Mediated Interpersonal Communication (Lea's Communication

by Elly A. Konijn (editor), Sonja Utz (Editor), Martin Tanis (Editor)

Mediated interpersonal communication is one of the most dynamic areas in communication studies, reflecting how individuals utilize technology more and more often in their personal interactions. Organizations also rely increasingly on mediated interaction for their communications. Responding to this evolution in communication, this collection explores how existing and new personal communication technologies facilitate and change interpersonal interactions. Chapters offer in-depth examinations of mediated interpersonal communication in various contexts and applications. Contributions come from well-known scholars based around the world, reflecting the strong international interest and work in the area.

412 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Cris]

From a distance, a relevant discourse on mediated communication. However the chapter layout is extremely poor and, having been written on the crux of Web 2.0, aka, the onset of social media and the "Facebook" boom, even the data on electronically mediated communication is premature, if not completely outdated.

I've learned more from reading online journals than I have this book.

[Keshia]

Worst. Book. Ever. Every chapter was excruciating.