The Internet - An Introduction to New Media

Zusatztext Makes a persuasive case for an approach to the internet based in a theoretically informed and empirically grounded social constructionism and social shaping of technology approach, and shows the vital contribution that the social sciences and humanities can make to our understanding of one of the most influential technologies of the twenty-first century. Informationen zum Autor Lelia Green is Professor of Communications, School of Arts and Humanities, Edith Cowan University, Australia. Vorwort Packed with case studies drawn from around the world, The Internet presents a clear and up-to-date introduction to the social, cultural, technological and political worlds this new media form is creating. Zusammenfassung Packed with case studies drawn from around the world, The Internet presents a clear and up-to-date introduction to the social, cultural, technological and political worlds this new media form is creating. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction 2. Development of the Internet 3. Broadening the Social Context 4. Digital Divides? 5. Harnessing the Internet? 6. Regulation and Jurisdiction 7. Information and Culture in the Public Sphere 8. Community 9. The Internet in Family Life 10. Conclusion Annotated Guide to Further Reading Questions and Exercises Bibliography Index

Product details

• Authors: Leila Green, Lelia Green
• Publisher: Berg Publishers Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.05.2010
• EAN: 9781847882998
• ISBN: 978-1-84788-299-8
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: Berg New Media Series; Berg New Media; Berg New Media; Berg New Media Series
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > IT; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Media science; Media Studies, Sociology, Cultural Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, Anthropology, Internet Guides und Onlinedienste, Communication Studies, Media studies: internet, digital media and society, Media, Information & Communication Industries, Internet guides and online services, COMPUTERS / Online Services / Resource Directories