Synopses & Reviews
Interpersonal Relations and Social Patterns in Communication Technologies: Discourse Norms, Language Structures and Cultural Variables describes the growing proliferation of CMC applications and the need for new perspectives, methods and tools for research and practice. This reference work explores the conceptual foundations of computer-mediated interaction, language action and discourse features in various CMC contexts. Uncovering the fundamental components of CMC and looking at interdisciplinary perspectives through a variety of research methods, this book is ideal for researchers, academics, and practitioners interested in information and communication technologies in respect to online social interactions and discourse.
Synopsis
"This book provides interdisciplinary perspectives utilizing a variety of research methods to uncover the fundamental components of computer-mediated communication (i.e., language, interpersonal relations/communication and information technology) which will be discussed in the following section"--Provided by publisher.
Synopsis
The development of information and communication technologies enables dynamic social interaction through computer-mediated communication. Interpersonal Relations and Social Patterns in Communication Technologies: Discourse Norms, Language Structures and Cultural Variables describes the growing proliferation of CMC applications and the need for new perspectives, methods and tools for research and practice. This reference work explores the conceptual foundations of computer-mediated interaction, language action and discourse features in various CMC contexts. Uncovering the fundamental components of CMC and looking at interdisciplinary perspectives through a variety of research methods, this book is ideal for researchers, academics, and practitioners interested in information and communication technologies in respect to online social interactions and discourse.
Table of Contents
The Paradox of Computer-Mediated Communication and Identity / Lynnette Leonard, Lesley Withers, John Sherblom -- Social Activism in the 'Blackosphere' / Lynette Kvasny, Fay Payton, Kayla Hales -- Textual Expectations, (Dis)Embodiment, and Social Presence in CMC / Deborah Leiter, John Dowd -- Disclosure Decisions in Existing Relationships Online / Kathryn Greene, Kate Magsamen-Conrad -- Relationship Development and Maintenance in a Mediated World / Jessica Moore, Elizabeth Craig -- "Is it a Boy or a Girl?" Anonymity and Gender in Computer-Mediated Interactions / Katheryn Maguire -- Gender Style Differences in Mediated Communication / Nancy Burrell, Edward Mabry, Mike Allen -- The Role of Metaphors in the Interpersonal Discourse of Online Forums / Agns Vayreda, Francesc N