Social Computing and Virtual Communities
Due to the advancement of the Internet, online communities are gaining increasing importance in the research community. Presented from a user's perspective, this book explores the diverse application areas of social computing and online communities. A significant portion of the text focuses on real-world case studies in which user behaviors, social mechanisms, and technological issues are investigated. Drawing from computer science, information systems, and social science, the book takes a multidisciplinary approach to evaluate virtual communities. It is useful for those who construct, moderate, and maintain online communities.
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Social Computing and Virtual Communities
Due to the advancement of the Internet, online communities are gaining increasing importance in the research community. Presented from a user's perspective, this book explores the diverse application areas of social computing and online communities. A significant portion of the text focuses on real-world case studies in which user behaviors, social mechanisms, and technological issues are investigated. Drawing from computer science, information systems, and social science, the book takes a multidisciplinary approach to evaluate virtual communities. It is useful for those who construct, moderate, and maintain online communities.
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Social Computing and Virtual Communities

Social Computing and Virtual Communities

Social Computing and Virtual Communities

Social Computing and Virtual Communities

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Due to the advancement of the Internet, online communities are gaining increasing importance in the research community. Presented from a user's perspective, this book explores the diverse application areas of social computing and online communities. A significant portion of the text focuses on real-world case studies in which user behaviors, social mechanisms, and technological issues are investigated. Drawing from computer science, information systems, and social science, the book takes a multidisciplinary approach to evaluate virtual communities. It is useful for those who construct, moderate, and maintain online communities.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781040070536
Publisher: CRC Press
Publication date: 12/23/2009
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 303
File size: 5 MB

About the Author

Panayiotis Zaphiris, Chee Siang Ang

Table of Contents

Introduction. Application Areas. Different Online Social Environments. Conclusion.

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I recommend this book to undergraduate teachers and educational researchers seeking an overview of the topic and a clear understanding of the breadth of subject matter that encompasses online communication between people.
—S.M. Godwin, Computing Reviews, September 2011

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