- Hardcover: 196 pages
- Publisher: Polity Press (23 April 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0745643310
- ISBN-13: 978-0745643311
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 15.7 x 2.1 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,976,929 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Combining in–depth knowledge of the topic based on decades of Baym′s own and others′ research with a clear, concise and straightforward writing style that makes it a joy to read, this is the kind of accessible book that many academics would love to have written."
Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education
"Lively and thought–provoking throughout, this book challenges the myth that ‘cyberspace′ dramatically transforms personal connections by revealing, instead, the complex and subtle ways in which people manage social interaction online and offline in response to the affordances of the various modes of communication available."
Sonia Livingstone, London School of Economics and author of Children and the Internet
"Something is happening. Do you know what it is? Nancy Baym does, with a book bristling with ideas and authority. Filled with clear, lively writing, she both surveys and advances the field. I learned so much."
Barry Wellman, University of Toronto
"Baym provides us a clear, concise, and thought–provoking discussion of the role of new digital media our interpersonal and societal relationships. She creates a welcome blend of her own and others′ research, the affordances and capabilities of new media, historical and technical contexts of the telegraph through the Internet, stable as well as changing societal norms, and her own Internet experiences."
Ronald E. Rice, University of California, Santa Barbara
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"Lively and thought-provoking throughout, this book challenges the myth that ‘cyberspace' dramatically transforms personal connections by revealing, instead, the complex and subtle ways in which people manage social interaction online and offline in response to the affordances of the various modes of communication available." Sonia Livingstone, London School of Economics and author of Children and the Internet "Something is happening. Do you know what it is? Nancy Baym does, with a book bristling with ideas and authority. Filled with clear, lively writing, she both surveys and advances the field. I learned so much." Barry Wellman, University of Toronto "Baym provides us a clear, concise, and thought-provoking discussion of the role of new digital media our interpersonal and societal relationships. She creates a welcome blend of her own and others' research, the affordances and capabilities of new media, historical and technical contexts of the telegraph through the Internet, stable as well as changing societal norms, and her own Internet experiences." Ronald E. Rice, University of California, Santa Barbara
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Timely, Relevant Text - Highly Recommended
13 Dec 2010
Format:Hardcover
At this point, the textbooks that cover technology-mediated communication are sparse, despite having quite a robust research presence. This book, which I just used for my course in technology and communication, is excellent. Baym conceptualizes the work in technology-mediated communication in a clear, easy to read fashion. I feel in no way this text is "over the heads" of undergraduates. At this point, I believe this text is the only viable undergraduate text in the subject area (although I am going to try my hand at it too). I feel this book would help advanced learners, such as practitioners and graduate students, as well. Really an exceptional work that fills a HUGE gap. Highly recommended.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Clear, Readable and Reasonable
29 Jun 2010
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While Baym's work is highly academic, strongly grounded in theory, and chockfull of references to important works from a broad range of cultures (Finnish cell phone use? Politics of friending on Korean social networks?), above all, it's readable. I literally couldn't put it down, and I'll definitely want to use it as a text for undergraduates and graduate students alike.
Baym is ever-reasonable, balanced, personable, striking that fine balance of authorial presence between a phony and stilted objectivity and "TMI." Every concept she introduces is fairly, clearly presented, whether she agrees with it or not.
If you're looking for a good scholarly introduction to new media, or an STS work in media studies, or just an example of academic writing at its best, this is the book.
Baym is ever-reasonable, balanced, personable, striking that fine balance of authorial presence between a phony and stilted objectivity and "TMI." Every concept she introduces is fairly, clearly presented, whether she agrees with it or not.
If you're looking for a good scholarly introduction to new media, or an STS work in media studies, or just an example of academic writing at its best, this is the book.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Accessible, understandable and insightful
15 Sep 2010
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Dr. Baym is an academic and gives the reader tons of references to back up her points. As a lay-person with only a cursory knowledge of many of these matters I found the book to be completely accessible and diffuclt to put down. (What better compliment?)
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