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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, (c… More >>
Computer Mediated Communication
Written by admin on September 3rd, 2010 in Computers & Internet.
Tags: Communication, Computer, Mediated
The book is a serious attempt at analysing how the Internet has affected social dynamics between people. The authors look at issues like virtual identities. This relative anonymity of the net and global reach of the net, often with quick feedback, is unique in history. How and why do people assume a new virtual identity? Various reasons are studied, including the rise of scams.
We also see communities on the net. How are these different from real world instances, where people must meet each other in the flesh? The virtuality gives the dynamics of the net interactions a fascinating scope.
Pornography is another aspect which has driven net usage. Especially if a user is in a locality where physical porn is banned.
Rating: 4 / 5
The links in this textbook on communication don’t work. For a book on current technology, the information is dated.
Rating: 2 / 5