TY - BOOK AU - Siapera, Eugenia TI - Understanding new media SN - 9781848607781 U1 - 302.231 PY - 2012/// CY - New Delhi PB - Sage KW - Digital communication KW - Social aspects KW - Information society N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - New media are everywhere, yet with so many technological developments and theoretical perspectives understanding them has never been more difficult. Eugenia Siapera explains the key concepts and approaches to the impact of new media on the economy, society, identity, politics, friendship, citizenship and everyday life. Putting the student first, this book: Engages the reader with integrated, up-to-date case studies Brings it all together with chapter summary charts Challenges students to apply concepts with e-tivities Provides key further online readings here This book is both starting point and map for any student of new media and digital culture ER -