Computers, Phones, and the Internet: Domesticating Information Technology (Series in Human-Technology Interaction): 2 - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195312805 ISBN 13: 9780195312805

Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A., 2006

Synopsis

During the past decade, technology has become more pervasive, encroaching more and more on our lives. Computers, cell phones, and the internet have an enormous influence not only on how we function at work, but also on how we communicate and interact outside the office. Researchers have been documenting the effect that these types of technology have on individuals, families, and other social groups. Their work addresses questions that relate to how people use computers, cell phones, and the internet, how they integrate their use of new technology into daily routines, and how family function, social relationships, education, and socialization are changing as a result. This research is being conducted in a number of countries, by scientists from a variety of disciplines, who publish in very different places. The result is that it is difficult for researchers and students to get a current and coherent view of the research literature. This book brings together the leading researchers currently investigating the impact of information and communication technology outside of the workplace. Its goal is to develop a consolidated view of what we collectively know in this fast-changing area, to evaluate approaches to data collection and analysis, and to identify future directions for research. The book will appeal to professionals and students in social psychology, human-technology interaction, sociology, and communication.

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Review

"...this book makes a solid contribution to our understanding of how various information technologies are affecting our lives. Its empirical approach by various leading lights in social science to the study of information technologies leaves the reader with a sense of clarity in viewing the various issues."--American Journal of Psychology

About the Author

Robert Kraut is Herbert A. Simon Professor of Human-Computer Interaction, Carnegie Mellon University. Malcolm Brynin is Principal Research Officer, Institute for Social and Economic Research, University of Essex. Sara Kiesler is Hillman Professor of Computer Science and Human-Computer Interaction, Carnegie Mellon University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195312805
• ISBN 13: 9780195312805
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 344
• Editor: Kraut Robert