Virtual Communities, Social Networks and Collaboration 2012 Edition Contributor(s): Lazakidou, Athina A. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1461436338 ISBN-13: 9781461436331 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $122.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Computers | Data Processing - Computers | Information Technology - Business & Economics | Information Management |
Dewey: 302.302 |
LCCN: 2012939526 |
Series: Annals of Information Systems |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.1" W x 9" (0.85 lbs) 249 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Online communities are among the most obvious manifestations of social networks based on new media technology. Facilitating ad-hoc communication and leveraging collective intelligence by matching similar or related users have become important success factors in almost every successful business plan. Researchers are just beginning to understand virtual communities and collaborations among participants currently proliferating across the world. Virtual Communities, Social Networks and Collaboration covers cutting edge research topics of utmost real-world importance in the specific domain of social networks. This volume focuses on exploring issues relating to the design, development, and outcomes from electronic groups and online communities, including: - The implications of social networking, |