[Air-L] Textbook Suggestion Needed

[Celina.Raffl at sbg.ac.at]

I would like to recommend "Internet and Society: Social Theory in the Information Age" (Routledge) by Christian Fuchs (2008).

>From the introduction:

The Internet is ubiquitous in everyday life. [
] How has this system transformed our lives and our society? What are the positive effects? What are the negative ones? Which opportunities and risks for the development of society and social systems are there? This book tries to contribute in helping people to find their own answers to such questions. 
Its main goal is to work out a theoretical understanding of the relationship of Internet and society. 

For further information visit: http://fuchs.icts.sbg.ac.at/i&s.html

:: Celina


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All,

I am teaching an upper division Internet Communication (theory) course
online in the fall and am interested in suggestions for a basic
textbook/reader.

In the past I have used Thurlow, C., Lengel, L., & Tomic, A. (2004).
Computer-mediated communication: Social interaction and the internet.
London: Sage. My students did not like it very much (typical), but the main
issue now is that it is dated. This is same issue with Castells' Internet
Galaxy.

I have considered going with journal articles, but I generally like to have
a foundation text as well that lays out the basics; history, culture, CMC,
basic theory, etc.

I teach at a California State University campus with a slighty older student
population who may not have the best skills but do have plenty of life
experience. Straight forward language and pragmatics are a plus.

Ideally any text would be broad and include both social scientific and
cultural perspectives.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

-TED
-- 
Ted M. Coopman Ph.D.
Lecturer
Department of Communication Studies
Department of Television, Radio, Film, & Theatre
San Jose State University
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