Personal connections in the digital age
Choice Reviews OnlinePublished 19 April 2016
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This book discusses new forms of personal connection, the myth of cyberspace, and the role of digital media in relational development and maintenance in communities and networks.
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1. New forms of personal connection 2. Making new media make sense 3. Communication in digital spaces 4. Communities and networks 5. New relationships, new selves? 6. Digital media in everyday relationships Conclusion: the myth of cyberspace
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