Social computing and virtual communities

Social computing and virtual communities

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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.

  • ISBN: 978-1-4200-9042-0
  • Editorial: Chapman & Hall/CRC Statistics and Mathem
  • Encuadernacion: Cartoné
  • Páginas: 303
  • Fecha Publicación: 23/11/2009
  • Nº Volúmenes: 1
  • Idioma: Inglés