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This is the first major review of interactive technologies and their cultural and social context This is more than a welcome addition tones 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, AustinThe Handbook of New Media is 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 twdecades 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 CaliforniaThoroughly revised and updated, this Student Edition of the successful Handbook of New Media has been abridged tshowcase the best of the hardback edition This Handbook sets out boundaries of new media research and scholarship and provides a definitive statement of the current state-of-the-art of the field Covering major problem areas of research, the Handbook of New Media includes an introductory essay by the editors and a concluding essay by Ron Rice Each chapter, written by an internationally renowned scholar, provides a review of the most significant social research findings and insights New tthis Student Edition: Incorporates a reorganized format intthree clearly-defined sections (culture and society; systems, design and industries; and institutions and governance) tmake the material more accessible for students and easier tincorporate intcourse design Provides updated chapters tcombine classic studies and background material with latest developments in the field since the first edition appeared in 2002 Offers a new introduction by the editors tclearly lay out several main themes in new media studies and distinguish the field from and relative tmass media research, as well as providing instructors a guide for how tuse the Handbook in courses Includes re-titled chapters treflect their central focus or topic and help students and instructors frame the diversity of material in the book 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 tthe area
