New Media

by Terry Flew

Overview

The fourth edition of Terry Flew's New Media combines a comprehensive overview of theories of new media with contemporary cases studies.

Based on an historic understanding of new media developments, the book explores the role of new media in a globally-networked society. It examines the cultural, political and economic impact of new technologies on creativity and industry from a cross-disciplinary perspective.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780195577853
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	04/01/2014
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Terry Flew is Professor of Media and Communication at the Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia. He has recently completed a secondment to the Australian Law Reform Commission, where he chaired the National Classifications Review.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to new media2. Twenty key new media concepts3. Approaches to new media4. Social Networking Media5. Participatory media cultures6. Games: Technology, industry, culture7. Online News and the Future of Journalism8. Creative industries9. The global knowledge economy10. Transforming Higher Education11. Internet law, policy and governance12. Online Activism and Networked Politics13. Conclusion