Communities in cyberspace / edited by Marc A. Smith and Peter Kollock.

Format:

• Book

Contributor:

• Smith, Marc, 1965-
• Kollock, Peter.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Computer networks--Social aspects.
• Internet--Social aspects.
• Interpersonal relations.
• Social problems.
• Social control.
• Technology and civilization.

Physical Description:

x, 323 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 1999.

Summary:

As new societies and relationships are formed in the virtual landscape of cyberspace, we are now having to consider the potential consequences this might have on our own community and societies, and reconsider how the concept of community is changing. Leading experts on the internet discuss such issues as race, gender, power, economics and ethics in cyberspace, focusing on four areas: identity, social order and control, community structure and dynamics, and collective action. Clearly written and covering all the main topics, this edited volume is an essential introduction to the internet.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

• 0415191394
• 0415191408

OCLC:

38258062