Web Theory: An Introduction

by Burnett,Robert

• ISBN13: 9780415238342
• ISBN10: 041523834X
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2002-12-30
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Web Theoryis 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 Theoryexplore 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 Theoryincludes: 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 withimportant 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

Author Biography

P. David Marshall is the Chair of the Department of Communication Studies at Northeastern University, Boston.

Table of Contents

List of tables	viii
Acknowledgements	ix
Introduction	1	(6)
Web of technology	7	(16)
Information and networks	23	(22)
The Web as communication	45	(16)
Webs of identity	61	(20)
The Look of the Web	81	(24)
The Web economy	105	(21)
The Web of policy, regulation and copyright	126	(26)
The Web of informational news	152	(22)
Web of entertainment	174	(24)
Conclusion	198	(4)
Glossary	202	(10)
Web theory timeline	212	(7)
Bibliography	219	(13)
Web site resources	232	(5)
Index	237