Internet Communication

The authors discuss the internet and its impact on how humans communicate and interact with each other. Some of its fifteen chapters are "Traditional Media and the Rise of Digital," "Internet as a Knowledge and Information Generating System," "Social Networking Sites," and "Connecting on the Internet: Pornography and Dating." Each chapter contains pertinent questions, key terms, and classroom activity suggestions. Annotation c2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)

James W. Chesebro (PhD, University of Minnesota) is retired Distinguished Professor of Telecommunications and Director of the Graduate Program in the Department of Telecommunications at Ball State University. He has published 9 books and over 100 journal articles and served as president of national and regional communication associations.
David T. McMahan’s (PhD, University of Iowa) research and teachings encompass relationships, technology, and media. He is the coauthor of The Basics of Communication: A Relational Perspective and Communication in Everyday Life. He is the incoming president of Central States Communication Association.
Preston C. Russett (MA, Ball State University) is a freelance culture jammer and cyborg anthropologist. He has a growing catalog of publications and short films exploring the effects of media and digital technologies on such notions as privacy.