Social Computing and Virtual Communities
Download or Read eBook Social Computing and Virtual Communities PDF written by Panayiotis Zaphiris and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2009-12-23 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Panayiotis Zaphiris |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 214 |
| Release | : 2009-12-23 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781040070536 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1040070531 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Social Computing and Virtual Communities by : Panayiotis Zaphiris
Book excerpt: 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.
