Web Theory

by Robert Burnett, P. David Marshall, David Marshall

"Web Theory "is a comprehensive and critical introduction to the theories of the internet and the world wide web. Robert Burnett and P. David Marshall examine the key debates which surround internet culture, from issues of globalization, political economy and regulation, to ideas about communication, identity and aesthetics. "Web Theory" explore the shifts in society, culture and the media which have been brought about by the growth of the world wide web. It identifies significant readings, web sites and hypertext archive sources which illustrate the critical discussion about the internet and it mediates these discussions, indicating key positions within each debate and pointing the reader to key texts. "Web Theory" · Chapters showing how specific media have been affected by the internet · Boxed case studies and examples · References, an extensive bibliography and a list of web sites · A glossary of key terms with important words highlighted in the text · A Web Theory timeline which details important events · A comprehensive and regularly updated website at www.webtheory.nu with links and support material

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First published December 19, 2002

Reviews

[Krystal · Rating 3 out of 5]

The language is a bit esoteric and the material somewhat dated now but the themes are interesting and worth thinking about as we transition into this brave new web-centric universe.

[Tim Ingham · Rating 3 out of 5]

Does what it says on the tin. It is a basic introduction but beware like all the books in this area, it is getting rapidly out of date