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DiY WiFi: Re-imagining Connectivity

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  • © 2014

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Authors:
  1. Katrina Jungnickel

    1. Goldsmith, University of London, UK

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Introduction

    • Katrina Jungnickel
    Pages 1-6

  3. Who Makes WiFi (and Why Other Makers Matter)?

    • Katrina Jungnickel
    Pages 7-23

  4. Studying Backyard Technologists

    • Katrina Jungnickel
    Pages 24-38

  5. The ‘Barbie’ and WiFi

    • Katrina Jungnickel
    Pages 39-57

  6. Trees, Birds, Sunburn and Other Digital Interruptions

    • Katrina Jungnickel
    Pages 58-75

  7. Representing Digital Noise

    • Katrina Jungnickel
    Pages 76-92

  8. Mods and Modding

    • Katrina Jungnickel
    Pages 93-110

  9. Homebrew High-Tech

    • Katrina Jungnickel
    Pages 111-124

  10. Do-it-Together Technology Cultures and Other Conclusions

    • Katrina Jungnickel
    Pages 125-135

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 136-150
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About this book

Based on extensive fieldwork, Jungnickel's research into community WiFi networking explores the innovative digital cultures of ordinary people making extra-ordinary things. Committed to making 'ournet, not the internet', these digital tinkerers re-inscribe wireless broadband technology with new meanings and re-imagined possibilities of use.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Goldsmith, University of London, UK

    Katrina Jungnickel

About the author

Katrina Jungnickel is a Lecturer in the Sociology Department at Goldsmiths, University of London, UK. Her research explores new technology cultures, making practices and inventive methods. www.katjungnickel.com

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