"Carr introduces fundamental concepts, theories, and applications of CMC. Building on CFO, SIP, SIDE, and hyperpersonal theories, this engaging text provides a framework across all digital channels. The second edition adds a new chapter on health and wellbeing, as well as increased discussion of AI and immersive VR and AR technologies"--
Caleb T. Carr introduces students to fundamental concepts, theories, and applications of computer-mediated communication. Building on CFO, SIP, SIDE, and hyperpersonal CMC theories, this engaging text gives students a framework for human communication across all existing and future digital channels. The second edition adds a new chapter on health and wellbeing, increased and updated discussion of AI and immersive VR and AR technologies.
Carr introduces fundamental concepts, theories, and applications of CMC. Building on CFO, SIP, SIDE, and hyperpersonal theories, this engaging text provides a framework across all digital channels. The second edition adds a new chapter on health and wellbeing, as well as increased discussion of AI and immersive VR and AR technologies.
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Carr introduces fundamental concepts, theories, and applications of CMC. Building on CFO, SIP, SIDE, and hyperpersonal theories, this engaging text provides a framework across all digital channels. The second edition adds a new chapter on health and wellbeing, as well as increased discussion of AI and immersive VR and AR technologies.
Preface
Part I. Introduction and Infrastructure
1. What Is Computer-Mediated Communication?
2. The Technologies and Users of Computer-Mediated Communication
Part II. Theories
3. Impersonal Communication Theories of Computer-Mediated Communication
4. Interpersonal Communication Theories of Computer-Mediated Communication
5. Group Communication Theories of Computer-Mediated Communication
Part III. Contexts
6. Communicating with Yourself via Computer-Mediated Communication
7. Relating with Others Using Computer-Mediated Communication
8. Working with Others via Computer-Mediated Communication
9. Social Media
Part IV. Applications
10. Health and Well-Being Online
11. Influence Online
12. Politics via Computer-Mediated Communication
13. On the Horizon of Computer-Mediated Communication
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Caleb T. Carr is associate professor in the School of Communication at Illinois State University. His research addresses how new media alter communicative processes, including how social media are used for organizational uncertainty reduction, in group collaborations, and to create and maintain identity online.
