Run a Google search for “black girls”—what will you find?“Big Booty” and other sexually
explicit terms are likely to come up as top search terms. But, if you type in “white girls,” the …

This article provides a theory-based, strategic framework to facilitate relationship building
with publics through the World Wide Web. Although many essays on the Web have …

As our field moves beyond the traditional dualism of mass and interpersonal forms of
communication to encompass new, interactive, networked forms of communication whose …

While writing is generally a solitary activity, the original empirical research on which this
book is based rests on the efforts and support of many people. I am grateful to Jay Blumler …

This study provided a comparative analysis of three social network sites, the open-to-all
Facebook, the professionally oriented LinkedIn and the exclusive, members-only …

Online Communication provides an introduction to both the technologies of the Internet Age
and their social implications. This innovative and timely textbook brings together current …

This chapter first traces dominant narratives on private and public opinion, beginning with an
overview of the public sphere, examining models that oppose or supplement the public …

The internet is now a mainstay of contemporary political life, and captivates researchers from
across the social sciences. From debates about its impact on parties and election …

What's new about the new media? This apparently simple question is often answered by
listing new technological developments. For example, if we consider domestic screen …

A critical examination of Blackness and race in the predominantly White genre. Noting that
science fiction is characterized by an investment in the proliferation of racial difference, Isiah …