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Here Comes Everybodyby Clay Shirky
Penguin Group Inc. 2009; US$ 12.99A revelatory examination of how the wildfirelike spread of new forms of social interaction enabled by technology is changing the way humans form groups and exist within them, with profound long-term economic and social effects-for good and for ill A handful of kite hobbyists scattered around the world find each other online and collaborate on the most radical improvement in kite design in decades. A midwestern professor of Middle Eastern history starts a blog after 9/11 that becomes essential reading for journalists covering the Iraq war. Activists use the Internet and e-mail to bring offensive comments made by Trent Lott and Don Imus to a wide public and hound them from their positions. A few people find that a world-class online encyclopedia... more...
Understanding Your Usersby Catherine Courage
Elsevier 2004; US$ 65.95The most complete and comprehensive book to date on a topic core to the needs of the usability engineer or interaction designer more...
Cognitive Surplusby Clay Shirky
Penguin Group US 2011; US$ 9.99The author of the breakout hit Here Comes Everybody reveals how new technology is changing us for the better. In his bestselling Here Comes Everybody , Internet guru Clay Shirky provided readers with a much-needed primer for the digital age. Now, with Cognitive Surplus , he reveals how new digital technology is unleashing a torrent of creative production that will transform our world. For the first time, people are embracing new media that allow them to pool their efforts at vanishingly low cost. The results of this aggregated effort range from mind-expanding reference tools like Wikipedia to life-saving Web sites like Ushahidi.com, which allows Kenyans to report acts of violence in real time. Cognitive Surplus explores what's possible... more...
Hamlet's BlackBerryby William Powers
HarperCollins 2010; US$ 9.99A crisp, passionately argued answer to the question that everyone who's grown dependent on digital devices is asking: "Where's the rest of my life?" At a time when we're all trying to make sense of our relentlessly connected lives, this revelatory book presents a bold new approach to the digital age. Part intellectual journey, part memoir, Hamlet's BlackBerry sets out to solve what William Powers calls the conundrum of connectedness. Our computers and mobile devices do wonderful things for us. But they also impose an enormous burden, making it harder for us to focus, do our best work, build strong relationships, and find the depth and fulfillment we crave. Hamlet's BlackBerry argues that we need a new way of thinking, an... more...
Facebook: The Missing Manualby Vander Veer
O'Reilly Media, Inc. 2011; US$ 15.99Facebook's spreading about as far and fast as the Web itself: 500 million members and counting. But there's a world of fun packed into the site that most folks miss. With this bestselling guide, learn how to unlock Facebook's talents as personal website creator, souped-up address book, and bustling community forum. It's an eye-opening, timesaving tour, guaranteed to help you get the most out of your Facebook experience. Coverage includes: Get started, get connected. Signing up is easy, but the real payoff comes when you tap into networks of coworkers, classmates, and friends. Pick and choose who gets to see what, and learn how to steer clear of people you want to avoid. Add applications. Transform your Facebook account into an... more...
The Twitter Bookby Tim O'Reilly; Sarah Milstein
O'Reilly Media 2011; US$ 15.99Twitter is not just for talking about your breakfast anymore. It’s become an indispensable communications tool for businesses, non-profits, celebrities, and people around the globe. With the second edition of this friendly, full-color guide, you’ll quickly get up to speed not only on standard features, but also on new options and nuanced uses that will help you tweet with confidence. Co-written by two widely recognized Twitter experts, The Twitter Book is packed with all-new real-world examples, solid advice, and clear explanations guaranteed to turn you into a power user. Use Twitter to connect with colleagues, customers, family, and friends Stand out on Twitter Avoid common gaffes and pitfalls Build a critical communications... more...
Strategic Uses of Social Technologyby Zachary Birchmeier; Beth Dietz-Uhler; Garold Stasser
Cambridge University Press 2011; US$ 79.00This volume explores how aspects of a situation interact with characteristics of a person to explain our technologically-supported social interactions. more...
Learning with Computersby Karen Littleton; Paul Light
Routledge 1998; US$ 39.95A collection of essays by leading researchers which examine computer-based learning, and the often positive affects which result from peer interaction and collaborative activities. more...
On the Internetby Hubert Dreyfus
Routledge 2001; US$ 17.95From Plato to Kierkegaard, this is one of the first books to bring philosophical insight to the debate on how far the internet can take us. Essential reading for all those on line, or interested in our place in the e-revolution. more...
Democracy in the Digital Ageby Anthony G. Wilhelm
Routledge 2000; US$ 45.95A fascinating and incisive treatment of a hot topic. This is a philosophical exploration of how emerging information and communication technologies are impacting on political participation in the United States. more...