Understanding New Media

By Eugenia Siapera

Book Overview

New media are everywhere, yet with so many technological developments and theoretical perspectives understanding them has never been more difficult. This textbook explains the key concepts and approaches to the impact of new media on the economy, society, identity, politics, friendship, citizenship and everyday life. Putting the student first, this book:

Engages the reader with integrated, up-to-date case studiesBrings it all together with chapter summary chartsChallenges students to apply concepts with e-tivitiesProvides key further online readings at www.sagepub.co.uk/siapera

This is both starting point and map for any student of new media.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1848607792
• ISBN13: 9781848607798
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 0.8" x 6.5"