Clickbait Capitalism. Economies of Desire in the Twenty-First Century, Paperback/***

Clickbait capitalism engages the contemporary digital economy as a site of psychological capture and release. Drawing on psychoanalysis and political economy, the book provides vital new insights into the politics of desire associated with social media, dating apps, cryptocurrencies, and meme stocks. -- . Publisher: Manchester University Press Number of pages: 256 Publication date: 2025 Dimensions: 139 x 215 x 16 Cover type: Paperback / softback Editor(s): Earl Gammon