Neukom (music theory, computer music and sound technology, Zurich U. of the Arts) takes a fascinating subject and expands on it, generating a handbook of computer-aided music resources. He starts at t
Mortensen (media, Volda U. College, Norway) provides an overview summary of the current research on computer games. He addresses six main topics: the nature of computer games, the variety of computer
This book explores the issue of developing computer competence in students of translation. The volume reviews the most prominent translation competence and translator training models. Its primary goal
Now in its second edition, Digital Contagions is the first book to offer a comprehensive and critical analysis of the culture and history of the computer virus.At a time when our networks arguably fee
With the aim of providing a historical account and framework, the author brings together six essays on various methods of computer-assisted music analysis, along with two bibliographies (alphabetical
For students, Barnes (liberal arts, Rochester Institute of Technology) details the theoretical and historical background of computer-mediated communication, focusing on social networks, concepts assoc
Schools, colleges and universities are investing a great deal in the purchase of computer resources for the teaching of modern languages, but whether these resources make a measurable difference to th
This is the first collection of readings on computer-mediated communication focusing exclusively on interpersonal interactions. Examining messages exchanged via email, twitter, Facebook, websites, an
Mackenzie investigates computer software as a social object and cultural process and considers its role in contemporary communication. His account diverges from a general sociology of technology in th
Between 1999 and 2003, Seiter (cinema-television, U. of Southern California) volunteered as an after-school computer lab teacher at two public elementary schools, one at the high end of technology and
Myers (media studies, Loyola U., New Orleans) compiles and consolidates research has a conducted on computer games, players, and play over the past decade. Some of his ideas have been presented elsewh
Explores the relationship of ethnographic narrative as it is affected by realist narratives in novels, movies, television, and the virtual reality of computer technology. Applying a blend of feminist
Computer games have fascinated millions of users for more than 30 years. Today, they constitute the strongest sector in the media-entertainment industry and are part of the experience of digital daily
Most computer network books are described based on a top-down or button-up layer-based perspective – allowing readers to learn about concepts and protocols in one layer as a part of a complex system.
This book explores the Muslim minority women’s perceptions of how computer education can lead them to social participation. Moreover, it discusses the contribution of (administrative) members of the c
The author analyses computer chat as a form of communication. While some forms of computer-mediated communication (CMC) deviate only marginally from traditional writing, computer chat is popularly con
This anthology collects some of the most current research and reflection on the complex interactions between religion and computer-mediated communications (CMC). The contributions cohere around the ce
Contributors from communications, philosophy, religion, business, and anthropology ponder such issues as digital media and the scope of computer ethics, psychoanalytic perspectives on the virtual clas
Pastzor (computer science, Florida International U.) and Slater (curriculum and instruction, Florida International U.) discuss the aspirations and desires of women in higher education, especially in t
Since the advent of the Internet and increasingly mobile devices, we have witnessed dramatic changes in computer-mediated technologies and their roles in our lives. In the late 1990s, researchers bega
Since the advent of the Internet and increasingly mobile devices, we have witnessed dramatic changes in computer-mediated technologies and their roles in our lives. In the late 1990s, researchers bega
This book investigates various aspects of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) that address the challenges arising due to increasing learner and teacher mobility. The chapters deal with two broa
This study explores various intersections between the traditional utopian discourse and such media as music, comic books, TV series, feature films, documentaries, fan fiction, computer games and web p
Computer scientists and information scholars predict the Semantic Web, in which online information can be readily interpreted and analyzed by machines that can adapt it to the needs and abilities of h
Jason has collected 42 essays on philosophy that were published in a wide range of venues from 1979 to 2011 and arranged them in sections on logic, argumentation theory, and computer science; epistemo
This work outlines some new approaches to facilitate self-directed vocabulary learning (SDVL). These are primarily the strategy-based constructivist approach (SBCA) and the use of computer-assisted la
Scandal is only a computer click away, and now ordinary citizens are taking umbrage against each other in public forums, in the media, and in court. Miller (communications and creative arts, Deakin U.
This book focuses on one area in the field of Computer-Mediated Communication that has recently exploded in popularity – Virtual Worlds. Virtual Worlds are online multiplayer three-dimensional environ
Scholars of communication and related disciplines look at everyday lives in which computer networks are no longer shiny toys, but simply one of the pedestrian dimensions of the world. Their topics inc
Facing Heidegger’s critique of modern technology, the author analyses the question of technology and ethical responsibility and the call for reflexivity towards technology. He examines Heidegger‘s tho
Pinard presents students, academics, and researchers with an investigation of the effects of the Nazi occupation on the content, programming, and cultural reach of Czech radio in the so-called Protect
Jones continues his exploration of the interplay between biomedical technology and Christian faith, taking up new issues that arise as the technology changes. He covers: challenges of modern medicine;
The Dark Side of Media and Technology: A 21st Century Guide to Media and Technological Literacy is Herculean in its effort to survey for landmines in a rapidly changing media landscape. The book ident
Pathology & Technology is the first comprehensive look at "technopathologies." Since the days of the telegraph, electric communication technologies have been associated with causing or worsening menta
Pathology & Technology is the first comprehensive look at "technopathologies." Since the days of the telegraph, electric communication technologies have been associated with causing or worsening menta
Everything we do is impacted by technology—how we communicate with others, connect at work, learn at school, and live our lives. We are accustomed to and dependent on technology. But how do we rethink
Taking Syria and Iran as case studies, this book explores how expatriate groups have used tools such as technology and new media to influence political discourse and to irrevocably alter the political
The author investigates the relationship between digital communication and the human use of space, exploring how digital technology shapes personal bodily movement, the interpersonal negotiation of so
Representing Youth with Disability on Television is a complex and multidimensional mainstream cultural discourse that examines specific stereotypes in fictional programming. The book draws attention t
Using interviews with world-renowned and innovative hip-hop DJs, as well as technology manufacturers that cater to the market/culture, this book reveals stories behind some of the iconic DJ technolog
