Recommended text for anyone with a keen interest in understanding the new media and its social complexities.

Dr Hayes Mabweazara

Media and Performance, University College Falmouth

Nov 13 2012

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A really useful introduction to the some of the core debates around new media by some of the leading scholars in the field

Dr Michael Skey

Sociology, University of East London

Oct 09 2012

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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.

Dr Sylvie Magerstadt

School of Humanities, Hertfordshire University

Oct 09 2012

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Good core text

Professor Stephen Stuart

School of Social Communication, Saint Paul University

Sep 17 2012

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Had the best combination of readings for a course combining quantitative/social science and qualitative/critical-cultural approaches to new-media study.

Dr D. Scott

Communication Studies Dept, Clemson University

Jan 03 2011

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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

Dr Darren Lilleker

Bournemouth Media School, Bournemouth University

Mar 11 2010

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