Handbook of New Media
Student Edition
- Leah A Lievrouw - University of California, Los Angeles, USA
- Sonia Livingstone - London School of Economics and Political Science
New Media and Communication Technology | Psychology (General) | Sociology (General)
"A landmark volume that provides a foundation stone for a new subject - the study of new media. It is stunningly well-edited, offering a very high standard of original contributions in a skilfully orchestrated and organised textbook."
- James Curran, Goldsmiths, University of London
"The first major review of interactive technologies and their cultural and social context. This is more than a welcome addition to one's library; it is the authoritative overview of international research perspectives on interactive media technologies by leading scholars around the world."
- Ellen Wartella, University of Texas, Austin
"A landmark for the study of information and communication technologies within the field of communication. Its international team of editors and authors has brought together insights gained from over two decades of scholarly research. This indispensable reference demonstrates an increased maturity and stature for "new media" research within the field."
- William H Dutton, University of Southern California
"A truly comprehensive and authoritative volume. This Handbook will be an absolutely essential text for anyone concerned with social aspects of the new media."
- Kevin Robins, Goldsmiths, University of London
Thoroughly revised and updated, this Student Edition of the successful Handbook of New Media has been abridged to showcase the best of the hardback edition. It stakes out the boundaries of new media research and scholarship and provides a definitive statement of the current state of the field. Features new to the student edition include:
- Improved organization of material to make it more accessible for students and easier to incorporate into course design
- An introduction by the editors, which clearly lays out the main themes in new media studies as well as providing instructors with a guide to how to get the most out of the handbook in the classroom
- All chapters are updated to combine classic studies and background material with latest developments in the field.
The first edition of the Handbook immediately established itself as the central reference work in the field. This new revised edition offers students the most comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the area.
Recommended text for anyone with a keen interest in understanding the new media and its social complexities.
I'm happy to recommend this book on the reading list for general reference, but unfortunately the structure and content is not matching very well with the module I'm currently running. The 'Understanding Digital Media' book is more appropriate.
A really useful introduction to the some of the core debates around new media by some of the leading scholars in the field
Good core text
Had the best combination of readings for a course combining quantitative/social science and qualitative/critical-cultural approaches to new-media study.
Provides an excellent grounding in new media, though at times could offer a more critical perspective. As a basic textbook that maps the terrain, however, it is the perfect text
