Computer Mediated Communication: Social Interaction and the Internet

Crispin Thurlow/ Laura Lengel/ Alice Tomic

ISBN 10: 0761949542 / ISBN 13: 9780761949541

Editore: Sage Pubns, 2004

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1st edition. 224 pages. 9.75x7.50x0.75 inches. In Stock. Codice articolo __0761949542

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Titolo: Computer Mediated Communication: Social ...

Casa editrice: Sage Pubns

Data di pubblicazione: 2004

Legatura: Paperback

Condizione: Brand New

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This book offers students a task-based introduction to Computer-Mediated Communication and the impact of the internet on social interaction. Divided into four parts which require students to learn, (theory), critique, (current issues), explore, (methods), and reflect, (practice), the book aims to:

• Provide a foundation to the social and communicative nature of information and communication technologies
• Enable students to engage with the key theoretical issues associated with CMC
• Equip students with the necessary research and technical skills as a stimulus to independent enquiry.

In spite of the rapidly increasing interest in Internet Studies and CMC and the introduction of many university courses in the area, no specialised, introductory textbook exists. This coursebook responds to the need for such a text. Aimed primarily at communication students, this book would also be useful as a sourcebook for students of media, sociology, psychology, and English Language Studies.

The authors have also created a companion website at http://www.com.washington.edu/cmc

Informazioni sull?autore:

Crispin Thurlow is Professor of Language and Communication at the University of Bern, Switzerland. For nearly fifteen years, he taught communication at the University of Washington in the USA and Cardiff University in the UK. His books include Visualizing Digital Discourse, Language in the New Media, and Computer Mediated Communication. In addition to a PhD in language and communication, he holds MA degrees and BA degrees in communication studies, educational, clinical and social psychology, and marketing. More information about his current research and teaching can be found at www.crispinthurlow.net.