Computers, Phones, and the Internet
Domesticating Information Technology
Malcolm Brynin editor Sara Kiesler editor Robert Kraut editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc
Published:20th Jul '06
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During the past decade, technology has become more pervasive, encroaching more and more on our lives. Computers, cell phones, and the internet have an enormous influence not only on how we function at work, but also on how we communicate and interact outside the office. Researchers have been documenting the effect that these types of technology have on individuals, families, and other social groups. Their work addresses questions that relate to how people use computers, cell phones, and the internet, how they integrate their use of new technology into daily routines, and how family function, social relationships, education, and socialization are changing as a result. This research is being conducted in a number of countries, by scientists from a variety of disciplines, who publish in very different places. The result is that it is difficult for researchers and students to get a current and coherent view of the research literature. This book brings together the leading researchers currently investigating the impact of information and communication technology outside of the workplace. Its goal is to develop a consolidated view of what we collectively know in this fast-changing area, to evaluate approaches to data collection and analysis, and to identify future directions for research. The book will appeal to professionals and students in social psychology, human-technology interaction, sociology, and communication.
"...this book makes a solid contribution to our understanding of how various information technologies are affecting our lives. Its empirical approach by various leading lights in social science to the study of information technologies leaves the reader with a sense of clarity in viewing the various issues."--American Journal of Psychology
ISBN: 9780195312805
Dimensions: 173mm x 251mm x 15mm
Weight: 590g
344 pages