Praise for the First Edition: "A landmark volume that provides a foundation stone for a new subject - the study of new media. It is stunningly well-edited, offering a very high standard of original contributions in a skilfully orchestrated and organised textbook."
- James Curran, Goldsmiths, University of London

"The first major review of interactive technologies and their cultural and social context. This is more than a welcome addition to one?s library; it is the authoritative overview of international research perspectives on interactive media technologies by leading scholars around the world."
- Ellen Wartella, University of Texas, Austin

"A landmark for the study of information and communication technologies within the field of communication. Its international team of editors and authors has brought together insights gained from over two decades of scholarly research. This indispensable reference demonstrates an increased maturity and stature for "new media" research within the field."
- William H Dutton, University of Southern California

"A truly comprehensive and authoritative volume. This Handbook will be an absolutely essential text for anyone concerned with social aspects of the new media."
- Kevin Robins, Goldsmiths, University of London

Thoroughly revised and updated, this Student Edition of the successful Handbook of New Media has been abridged to showcase the best of the hardback edition. It stakes out the boundaries of new media research and scholarship and provides a definitive statement of the current state of the field. Features new to the student edition include:

Improved organization of material to make it more accessible for students and easier to incorporate into course design
An introduction by the editors, which clearly lays out the main themes in new media studies as well as providing instructors with a guide to how to get the most out of the handbook in the classroom
All chapters are updated to combine classic studies and background material with latest developments in the field.

The first edition of the Handbook immediately established itself as the central reference work in the field. This new revised edition offers students the most comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the area.

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Information

Publisher

SAGE Publications Ltd

Year

2005

ISBN

9781446204146

Edition

Topic

Languages & Linguistics

Subtopic

Communication Studies

Index

Languages & Linguistics

Cover
Contents
Acknowledgements for the Updated Student Edition
The Editors
The Contributors
Introduction to the Updated Student Edition
Introduction to the First Edition (2002): The Social Shaping and Consequences of ICTs
Part I: New Media, Culture and Society
Chapter 1 - Interpersonal Life Online
Chapter 2 - Creating Community with Media: History, Theories and Scientific Investigations
Chapter 3 - Children and New Media
Chapter 4 - Perspectives on Internet Use: Access, Involvement and Interaction
Chapter 5 - New Media and Small Group Organizing
Chapter 6 - Culture and New Media: A Historical View
Chapter 7 - Cultural Studies and Communication Technology
Chapter 8 - Power and Political Culture
Part II: Technology Systems, Design and Industries
Chapter 9 - New Media History
Chapter 10 - Exploring Models of Interactivity from Multiple Research Traditions: Users, Documents and Systems
Chapter 11 - How to Infrastructure
Chapter 12 - New Media Design and Development: Diffusion of Innovations v Social Shaping of Technology
Chapter 13 - New Media and New Economy Cluster Dynamics
Chapter 14 - Globalization and the Structure of New Media Industries
Chapter 15 - Universal Access to the New Information Infrastructure
Part III: New Media, Institutions and Governance
Chapter 16 - The Regulation of Digital Content
Chapter 17 - From Hierarchies to Network Firms
Chapter 18 - New Media and the Economics of Information
Chapter 19 - New Media and Trade Policy
Chapter 20 - The Governance of Media Markets
Chapter 21 - New Global Media and the Role of the State
Chapter 22 - The Information Society Revisited
Index