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Social Computing Theory and Practice: Interdisciplinary Approaches

PUBLISHER Information Science Reference (10/31/2010)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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Social computing has seen exponential growth in various application areas, enabling new digital contexts for almost any type of interaction. This growth is expected to continue in various domains as social computing becomes a new paradigm for the next generation applications. Social Computing Theory and Practice: Interdisciplinary Approaches offers a holistic approach to social computing with respect to the underlying theory, technology and mechanisms, as well as the challenges, opportunities and impact of social computing to any application area. As such, the book provides a much needed interdisciplinary perspective of social computing and delivers a concentrated body of knowledge with contributions from diverse domains and fields.
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ISBN-13: 9781616929046
ISBN-10: 1616929049
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Unsewn / Adhesive Bound)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 384
Carton Quantity: 10
Product Dimensions: 8.60 x 1.10 x 10.90 inches
Weight: 2.55 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Computers | Internet - Social Media
Computers | Social Aspects
Computers | Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Dewey Decimal: 303.483
Library of Congress Control Number: 2010028955
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Social computing has seen exponential growth in various application areas, enabling new digital contexts for almost any type of interaction. This growth is expected to continue in various domains as social computing becomes a new paradigm for the next generation applications. Social Computing Theory and Practice: Interdisciplinary Approaches offers a holistic approach to social computing with respect to the underlying theory, technology and mechanisms, as well as the challenges, opportunities and impact of social computing to any application area. As such, the book provides a much needed interdisciplinary perspective of social computing and delivers a concentrated body of knowledge with contributions from diverse domains and fields.
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