Social Computing and Virtual Communities

By Panayiotis Zaphiris

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138116130
• ISBN13: 9781138116139
• Release Date: July 2017
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 9.3"