Virtual Social Networks: Mediated, Massive and Multiplayer Sites

Book Overview

Virtual Social Networks: A New Dimension for Virtuality Research; N.Panteli Learning Virtually or Virtually Distracted? The Impact of Emerging Internet Technologies on Pedagogical Practice; S.K.Grewal & L.Harris VU @ Second Life: A Report on Experiences with the Development of a (Virtual) Community of Learners; F.Feldberg, A.Eli?ns, S.van der Land, M.Huysman & E.Konijn Patient Preferences for Online Person-Person Support; R.Jones, M.Kamel Boulos, C.Maramba, H.Skirton & J.Freeman The Social Impact of Online Games - The Case of Germany; T.Quandt & J.Wimmer The Sexi(E)St Of All: Avatars, Gender, And Online Games; M.Consalvo & T.Harper What Users Of Virtual Social Networks Value About Social Interaction: The Case of Greypath; O.K.Burmeister Labour's Second Life: From A Virtual Strike To Union Island; B.Robinson Community as Commodity: Social Networking And Transnational Capitalism; D.Kreps & E.Pearson Virtual Intimacy: Desire and Ideology in Virtual Social Networks; R.Grassman & P.Case

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349310662
• ISBN13: 9781349310661
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"