Online Communication: Linking Technology, Identity, and Culture (Lea's Communication Series) (Lea's Communication Series)

Online Communication provides an introduction to both the technologies of the Internet Age and their social implications. This innovative and timely textbook brings together current work in communication, political science, philosophy, popular culture, history, economics, and the humanities to present an examination of the theoretical and critical issues in the study of computer-mediated communication. Continuing the model of the best-selling first edition, authors Andrew F. Wood and Matthew J. Smith introduce computer-mediated communication (CMC) as a subject of academic research as well as a lens through which to examine contemporary trends in society. This second edition of Online Communication covers online identity, mediated relationships, virtual communities, electronic commerce, the digital divide, spaces of resistance, and other topics related to CMC. The text also examines how the Internet has affected contemporary culture and presents the critiques being made to those changes. Special features of the text include: • Hyperlinks — presenting greater detail on topics from the chapter • Ethical Ethical Inquiry — posing questions on the nature of human communication and conduct online • Online Communication and the Law — examining the legal ramifications of CMC issues Advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers interested in the field of computer-mediated communication, as well as those studying issues of technology and culture, will find Online Communication to be an insightful resource for studying the role of technology and mediated communication in today's society.

online Communication Provides An Introduction To Both The Technologies Of The Internet Age And Their Social Implications. This Innovative And Timely Textbook Brings Together Current Work In Communication, Political Science, Philosophy, Popular Culture, History, Economics, And The Humanities To Present An Examination Of The Theoretical And Critical Issues In The Study Of Computer-mediated Communication.

continuing The Model Of The Best-selling First Edition, Authors Andrew F. Wood And Matthew J. Smith Introduce Computer-mediated Communication (cmc) As A Subject Of Academic Research As Well As A Lens Through Which To Examine Contemporary Trends In Society. This Second Edition Of online Communication Covers Online Identity, Mediated Relationships, Virtual Communities, Electronic Commerce, The Digital Divide, Spaces Of Resistance, And Other Topics Related To Cmc. The Text Also Examines How The Internet Has Affected Contemporary Culture And Presents The Critiques Being Made To Those Changes.

special Features Of The Text Include:
*hyperlinks--presenting Greater Detail On Topics From The Chapter
*ethical Ethical Inquiry--posing Questions On The Nature Of Human Communication And Conduct Online
*online Communication And The Law--examining The Legal Ramifications Of Cmc Issues

advanced Undergraduates, Graduate Students, And Researchers Interested In The Field Of Computer-mediated Communication, As Well As Those Studying Issues Of Technology And Culture, Will Find online Communication To Be An Insightful Resource For Studying The Role Of Technology And Mediated Communication In Today's Society.

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the Social Implications Of The Internet Age Are The Subject Of This Undergraduate Sociology Textbook, Divided Into Three Sections On Defining Computer- Mediated Communication, Issues Of Online Identity, And The Effect Of The Internet On Culture. A Chapter Summary, Glossary Of Terms, List Of Study Questions, And List Of References Are Provided At The Conclusion Of Each Chapter. Wood Teaches At San Jose State U.; Smith Is At Indiana U. In South Bend. Annotation C. Book News, Inc., Portland, Or (booknews.com)

"Online Communication provides an introduction to both the technologies of the Internet Age and their social implications. This textbook brings together current work in communication, political science, philosophy, popular culture, history, economics, and the humanities to present an examination of the theoretical and critical issues in the study of computer-mediated communication.". "This classroom resource will help students conceptualize the uses of the internet through an examination of emerging theories, offering explanations for what people are doing with this technology in social and communication contexts. Advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers interested in the field of computer-mediated communication, as well as those studying issues of technology and culture, will find Online Communication to be an important step forward in studying the role of technology and mediated communication in today's society."--BOOK JACKET. "This updated classroom resource will help students conceptualize the human uses of the Internet through an examination of emerging theories, offering explanations for what people are doing with this technology in social and communication context. Advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers interested in the field of computer-mediated communication, as well as those studying issues of technology and culture, will find Online Communication to be an insightful resource for studying the role of technology and mediated communication in today's society."--BOOK JACKET. Organized into three general sections, this work introduces both the technologies of the Internet Age and their social implications, considers the issues of online identity, taking into account how people construct presentations of self within a social environment, and addresses issues of how the Internet has affected our culture