The Oxford Handbook of the Sociology of Machine Learning

This volume is the first comprehensive collection of essays exploring machine learning from a sociological perspective. It offers a thorough introduction to various forms of machine learning and features articles on three main themes: (a) how machine learning can be used as a methodological tool in sociological research; (b) what sociology can reveal about the biases and societal impacts of the growing use of machine learning; and (c) how machine learning affects the way sociological theories are developed. This collection is designed for academics and students in sociology, as well as those interested in the broader social sciences.