Data as Processes of Reification: Promises and Perils

Examination of social, political, and economic forces that shaped routine collection of data through exploration of historical development and contemporary applications of routine data collection. Critical analysis of impact of data collection on individuals and communities. Offers unique and timely exploration of data collection, combining historical analysis and sociological theory. By tracing history of data practices and critically examining their societal implications, development of understanding of complex relationship between data, power, and society. Interdisciplinary study adopts human-centered approach, exploring how data reflects and reinforces social structures. Development of skills to critically analyze data, identify biases, and evaluate social impact of data collection.

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