Social Computing and Virtual Communities

Social Computing and Virtual Communities
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Publisher : CRC Press
Total Pages : 214
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ISBN-10 : 9781040070536
ISBN-13 : 1040070531
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Book Synopsis Social Computing and Virtual Communities by : Panayiotis Zaphiris

Download or read book Social Computing and Virtual Communities written by Panayiotis Zaphiris and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2009-12-23 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Due to the advancement of the Internet, online communities are gaining increasing importance in the research community. Presented from a user's perspective, this book explores the diverse application areas of social computing and online communities. A significant portion of the text focuses on real-world case studies in which user behaviors, social mechanisms, and technological issues are investigated. Drawing from computer science, information systems, and social science, the book takes a multidisciplinary approach to evaluate virtual communities. It is useful for those who construct, moderate, and maintain online communities.


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