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Computer Mediated Communication
Author(s): Crispin Thurlow (Author), Lara Lengel (Author), Alice Tomic (Author)
- Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
- Publication Date: February 25, 2004
- Edition: First Edition
- Language: English
- Print length: 272 pages
- ISBN-10: 0761949542
- ISBN-13: 9780761949541
Book Description
- Provide a foundation to the social and communicative nature of information and communication technologies
- Enable students to engage with the key theoretical issues associated with CMC
- Equip students with the necessary research and technical skills as a stimulus to independent enquiry.
In spite of the rapidly increasing interest in Internet Studies and CMC and the introduction of many university courses in the area, no specialised, introductory textbook exists. This coursebook responds to the need for such a text. Aimed primarily at communication students, this book would also be useful as a sourcebook for students of media, sociology, psychology, and English Language Studies.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
Review
“This book is a breath of fresh air whn it comes to information literacy texts. Thurlow, Lengel, and Tomic focus on the Internet′s role in changing social interaction. This refreshing approach uses a social perspective to motivate readers… The book is supplemented with a rich Web site that is loaded with numerous links referenced in the book… Highly recommended.”
— J. Beidler
Layout and materials were solid. I hope they update it soon! — Adam Tyma ― drupal Published On: 2010-05-18
One of the only texts available for Computer Mediated Communication — Dr Bree McEwan ― drupal Published On: 2010-08-26
Great book — Dr Carolyn Cunningham ― drupal Published On: 2012-05-17
I found the book really interesting. The historical background and the focus areas for student projects bring CMC closer to us and create more awareness to the interactions we engage in online. The students also found the extensive references to normal social interactions online, most of which they too indulge in, very rewarding. I will continue to use the book in my future courses on language and the internet. — Dr Eric Anchimbe ― drupal Published On: 2010-09-16
This textbook provides a solid overarching understanding of CMC and its technological and communicative foundations. Additionally, it grounds CMC in relation to other media-human interaction technologies. It provides useful definitions and applicable learning opportunities to students from a variety of levels — Mr James Ponder ― drupal Published On: 2012-11-08
well organized-lots of assignment ideas — Mrs Mary Jo Nead ― drupal Published On: 2011-07-06
This book had a good evaluation of the various aspects of CMC and how it impacts our daily lives, and was clearly laid out and easy to read. The only issue is some of the examples are a bit dated now, as technology moves on so fast we could really do with an updated version of this book. — Ms Helen Hewertson ― drupal Published On: 2015-06-12
About the Author
Crispin Thurlow is Professor of Language and Communication at the University of Bern, Switzerland. For nearly fifteen years, he taught communication at the University of Washington in the USA and Cardiff University in the UK. His books include Visualizing Digital Discourse, Language in the New Media, and Computer Mediated Communication. In addition to a PhD in language and communication, he holds MA degrees and BA degrees in communication studies, educational, clinical and social psychology, and marketing. More information about his current research and teaching can be found at www.crispinthurlow.net.
