Description
Product ID: | 9781412918732 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | Handbook of New Media |
Subtitle: | Student Edition |
Authors: | Author: Leah A Lievrouw, Sonia Livingstone |
Page Count: | 496 |
Subjects: | Media studies, Media studies |
Description: | Select Guide Rating Stakes out the boundaries of media research and scholarship and provides a definitive statement. 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." "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." "A truly comprehensive and authoritative volume. This Handbook will be an absolutely essential text for anyone concerned with social aspects of the new media." 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:
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. |
Imprint Name: | SAGE Publications Inc |
Publisher Name: | SAGE Publications Inc |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2005-12-13 |