Stanford University Press Profiling: How Predictive Algorithms Shape Identity and the Social Fabric - Hardcover

Explore the profound impact of digital profiling with Philippe Huneman's "Profiling: How Predictive Algorithms Shape Identity and the Social Fabric." This hardcover book offers a systematic understanding of how algorithms create digital profiles and influence our perception of self and society.

Key Features:

• Examines the creation and pervasive nature of digital profiles.
• Analyzes how individuals become predictable subjects through algorithmic processes.
• Investigates the influence of digital marketing on beliefs and behaviors.
• Discusses the implications of profiling for self-understanding and politics.
• Explores the feedback loop between algorithmic profiling and reality.

Specifications:

• Author: Philippe Huneman
• Publisher: Stanford University Press
• Publication Date: September 15, 2026
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Page Count: 352 pages
• Dimensions: 15.24 x 5.08 x 22.86 cm
• Weight: 688 g
• ISBN-10: 1503646319
• ISBN-13: 978-1503646315
• EAN: 9781503646315
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.09.2026

This comprehensive work delves into the intricacies of profiling, offering critical insights for anyone interested in technology, sociology, and philosophy.