This book aims to "digital economics" as an inter-discipline research area, by integrating economics, philosophy of technology, computer science and sociology. It takes an in-depth look at the history of technology development covering the changes and challenges to the society and thoughts, as it is, which helps readers to understand the logic and operation of the emerging integrated economy. A…
This book about mathematics and methodology for economics is the result of the lifelong experience of the authors. It is written for university students as well as for students of applied sciences. This self-contained book does not assume any previous knowledge of high school mathematics and helps understanding the basics of economic theory-building. Starting from set theory it thoroughly discu…
Innovations and developments in technology have laid the foundations for an economy based on digital goods and services—the digital economy. This book invites students and practitioners, to take an in-depth look at the impact that technological innovations such as social media, cryptocurrencies, crowdsourcing, and even online gaming is having on today’s business landscape. Learn about the v…
In this revised and updated edition of the StoryCenter's popular guide to digital storytelling, StoryCenter founder Joe Lambert offers budding storytellers the skills and tools they need to craft compelling digital stories. Using a "Seven Steps" approach, Lambert helps storytellers identify the fundamentals of dynamic digital storytelling – from conceiving a story, to seeing, assembling, and …
Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches is a text that has been introducing students to qualitative and quantitative research methods for over 30 years. The text focuses not only on research methods — the techniques of design, measurement, and data collection and analysis — but also on the methodology, the core principles that underlie the design and conduct of rese…
Safety and Tourism sheds new light on emerging issues around sustainability, ecology and dark tourism, speculating what the future holds for the industry as a whole after years of disruption, potentially increased risks from climate change, and political upheaval.
Modern and professional communication is required to realise the goal of sustainability in society. This book develops a theoretical and empirical framework, integrating interdisciplinary perspectives from communications theory, psychology, sociology, educational sciences, systems theory and constructivism. Its aim is to inform the establishment of sustainability communication. Complementing th…
Buku ini mengulas secara komprehensif regulasi pers, penyiaran, serta media siber, termasuk undang-undang, kode etik jurnalistik, dan tanggung jawab sosial media. Selain itu, dibahas pula tantangan etis dan hukum yang muncul seiring perkembangan teknologi informasi dan digitalisasi media. Dengan pendekatan teoritis dan praktis, buku ini menjadi panduan penting bagi jurnalis, praktisi media, mah…
Buku ini menguraikan unsur-unsur komunikasi interpersonal, seperti persepsi, sikap, emosi, bahasa verbal dan nonverbal, serta pengaruh budaya dalam interaksi manusia. Selain itu, dibahas pula hambatan komunikasi, konflik interpersonal, dan strategi membangun komunikasi yang efektif dan empatik. Dengan pendekatan teoritis yang disertai contoh-contoh praktis, buku ini menjadi rujukan penting bagi…