Computer-Mediated Communication

A Theoretical and Practical Introduction to Online Human Communication, Second Edition

Caleb T. Carr

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.

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Pages: 408 • Trim: 8½ x 11

978-1-5381-8647-3 • Hardback • January 2025 • $140.00 • (£108.00)

978-1-5381-9100-2 • Paperback • January 2025 • $69.00 • (£53.00)

978-1-5381-9101-9 • eBook • January 2025 • $63.00 • (£48.00) (coming soon)

Subjects: Language Arts & Disciplines / Communication Studies, Social Science / Media Studies, Social Science / Technology Studies

Courses: Communication; Media & Digital Culture, Communication; Speech Communication; Interpersonal Communication

Computer-Mediated Communication

A Theoretical and Practical Introduction to Online Human Communication, Second Edition

Hardback

Paperback

Summary

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.

Details

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Pages: 408 • Trim: 8½ x 11

978-1-5381-8647-3 • Hardback • January 2025 • $140.00 • (£108.00)

978-1-5381-9100-2 • Paperback • January 2025 • $69.00 • (£53.00)

978-1-5381-9101-9 • eBook • January 2025 • $63.00 • (£48.00) (coming soon)

Subjects: Language Arts & Disciplines / Communication Studies, Social Science / Media Studies, Social Science / Technology Studies

Courses: Communication; Media & Digital Culture, Communication; Speech Communication; Interpersonal Communication

Author

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.

Table of Contents

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
Glossary
References

Features

- New chapter (Chapter 10) devoted entirely to the relationship between CMC and health and well-being
- Increased and updated content on AI, as well as immersive VR and AR
- Research in Brief boxes introduce individual CMC studies
- Chapter objectives
- End of chapter review questions and key terms
- Cumulative glossary
- Robust online instructor's manual with test questions, sample assignments, activities (both in-class and to extend beyond class), discussion prompts, PowerPoint slide decks, and video lectures for all chapters.