About the book
2018 Outstanding Academic Title, given by Choice Magazine
How mobile devices make our in-between moments valuable to media companies while also providing a sense of control and connection
In moments of downtime – waiting for a friend to arrive or commuting to work – we pull out our phones for a few minutes of distraction. Just as television reoriented the way we think about living rooms, mobile devices have taken over the interstitial spaces of our everyday lives. Ethan Tussey argues that these in-between moments have created a procrastination economy, an opportunity for entertainment companies to create products, apps, platforms, subscription services, micropayments, and interactive opportunities that can colonize our everyday lives.
But as businesses commoditize our free time, and mobile devices become essential tools for promotion, branding and distribution, consumers are using these devices as a means of navigating public and private space. These devices are not just changing the way we spend and value our time, but also how we interact with others and transform our sense of the politics of space.
By examining the four main locations of the procrastination economy—the workplace, the commute, the waiting room, and the “connected” living room—Ethan Tussey illuminates the relationship between the entertainment industry and the digitally empowered public.
Editions of The Procrastination Economy
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781479844234
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781479802524
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2018 Outstanding Academic Title, given by Choice Magazine
How mobile devices make our in-between moments valuable to media companies while also providing a sense of control and connection
In moments of downtime – waiting for a friend to arrive or commuting to work – we pull out our phones for a few minutes of distraction. Just as television reoriented the way we think about living rooms, mobile devices have taken over the interstitial spaces of our everyday lives. Ethan Tussey argues that these in-between moments have created a procrastination economy, an opportunity for entertainment companies to create products, apps, platforms, subscription services, micropayments, and interactive opportunities that can colonize our everyday lives.
But as businesses commoditize our free time, and mobile devices become essential tools for promotion, branding and distribution, consumers are using these devices as a means of navigating public and private space. These devices are not just changing the way we spend and value our time, but also how we interact with others and transform our sense of the politics of space.
By examining the four main locations of the procrastination economy—the workplace, the commute, the waiting room, and the “connected” living room—Ethan Tussey illuminates the relationship between the entertainment industry and the digitally empowered public.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Procrastination Economy about?
2018 Outstanding Academic Title, given by Choice Magazine
How mobile devices make our in-between moments valuable to media companies while also providing a sense of control and connection
In moments of downtime – waiting for a friend to arrive or commuting to work – we pull out our phones for a few minutes of distraction. Just as television reoriented the way we think about living rooms, mobile devices have taken over the interstitial spaces of our everyday lives. Ethan Tussey argues that these in-between moments have created a procrastination economy, an opportunity for entertainment companies to create products, apps, platforms, subscription services, micropayments, and interactive opportunities that can colonize our everyday lives.
But as businesses commoditize our free time, and mobile devices become essential tools for promotion, branding and distribution, consumers are using these devices as a means of navigating public and private space. These devices are not just changing the way we spend and value our time, but also how we interact with others and transform our sense of the politics of space.
By examining the four main locations of the procrastination economy—the workplace, the commute, the waiting room, and the “connected” living room—Ethan Tussey illuminates the relationship between the entertainment industry and the digitally empowered public.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Procrastination Economy?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Cultural and media studies > Media studies
Where can I read a sample of The Procrastination Economy?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781479844234
How long is The Procrastination Economy and how many pages does it have?
The Procrastination Economy has 256 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Procrastination Economy?
Ethan Tussey
Who is the Publisher of the book The Procrastination Economy?
NYU Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Procrastination Economy is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781479844234) and paperback(ISBN 9781479802524)
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