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A must-read book of computer-mediated communication! If you want to study the latest it phenomenon, this is the go-to-book with comprehensive knowledge incorporating development of theories and the latest terms. The most updated and thorough knowledge of computer-mediated communication with easy-reading tone is all here in this book!--JihHsuan Tammy Lin, Distinguished Professor, National ChengChi University, Taiwan

This book is a much-needed addition to the area of CMC that goes beyond an introduction and provides students with real-world, practical applications of the concepts covered. Carr offers a unique, refreshing take that draws upon CMC's rich historical and theoretical foundations to orient students to the diversity of forms and functions of online interaction. Through clear, comprehensive, and easy-to-understand sections, this book should be of interest to both those who teach CMC as well as those wanting a well thought out initiation into it.--Artemio Ramirez, Ph.D., Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Zimmerman School of Advertising & Mass Communications, University of South Florida Professor Carr has provided a theoretically-rich and comprehensive review of computer-mediated communication research. The book spans a variety of important topics from the history of the Internet and early days of computer-mediated communication research to issues such as the digital divide, cybersurveillance, and the future of online communication. Moreover, the book masterfully synthesizes a large and diverse body of computer-mediated communication studies across multiple contexts, including intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational, and political communication. This book should become an important resource for researchers and students interested in computer-mediated communication in its many varied forms.--Kevin B. Wright, Professor in the Department of Communication, George Mason University The most comprehensive overview of the field of computer-mediated communication (CMC) - from the classic theories from the early days of the internet to phenomena like lightweight interactions on social media. The book is nevertheless timeless because it focuses on properties of CMC rather than specific technologies. A great resource for students!--Sonja Utz, Head of the Social Media Lab, Leibniz-Institut fur Wissensmedien, Tubingen A must-read book of computer-mediated communication! If you want to study the latest it phenomenon, this is the go-to-book with comprehensive knowledge incorporating development of theories and the latest terms. The most updated and thorough knowledge of computer-mediated communication with easy-reading tone is all here in this book!--JihHsuan Tammy Lin, Distinguished Professor, National ChengChi University, Taiwan

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Caleb T. Carr is associate professor in the School of Communication at Illinois State University. His research addresses how new media alter communicative processes, including how social media are used for organizational uncertainty reduction, in group collaborations, and to create and maintain identity online.

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