CyberVolunteering: Socio-pragmatic of a citizen's activity in the 21st century

by Viola Krebs

Overview

The advent of new information and communication technologies (ICTs) has opened new horizons, but also introduces a certain number of challenges for human societies. A vast platform of communication and expression, the Internet has an impact on the social behavior of people and communities. With the introduction of the World Wide Web, new forms of volunteering have emerged. The objective of this study is to understand and present these new forms of mutual assistance which are brought together under the term "cybervolunteering".

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798823125406
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	10/17/2022
Pages:	350
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.73(d)

About the Author

Dr. Viola Krebs is a Member of the University of Strasbourg Chair of UNESCO, “Pratiques journalistiques et médiatiques. Entre mondialisation et diversité culturelle.” She is also a senior specialist of academic matters, with extensive experience in teaching, compliance and accreditations. Prior to focusing on an academic career, Dr. Viola Krebs worked as a communications and project manager, where she led numerous international projects in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. She is also the Founder of ICVolunteers, an international non-profit organization focusing on communications and working with volunteers.