Computer-Mediated Communication: Human-to-Human Communication Across the Internet

by Susan B. Barnes

Computer-Mediated Communication introduces students to the terms, theories, and issues associated with the use of the Internet in personal and social contexts. Each section of this text focuses on helping students understand how computer-mediated communication (CMC) is used in contemporary society. It provides different ways to think about how CMC is used to build interpersonal relationships, develop group communication, and support public communication both locally and globally--all while exploring social issues and challenges facing those who communicate via the computer.

347 pages, Paperback

First published September 21, 2002

Reviews

[Dave Wheatley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I taught from this book in my COM 357 class in 2007. It's a little dated now, but the foundation of communication theory as applied to things like website, facebook, copyright law, etc, is still solid. I'm hoping for a revised version soon to catch up with technology advances since it was published in 2002.

[C1113726 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a bit dated for something investigating technology as it was published in 2003. However, it is still very useful as long as you take everything with a pinch of salt and remember that much has changed since then.

[Donna]

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