Humans as a Service: The Promise and Perils of Work in the Gig Economy
The crowdsourcing of work – the ‘gig economy’ – has been hailed as a ‘sharing’ revolution, enabling ‘micro-entrepreneurs’ to enjoy greater autonomy and flexibility in … Read more
Media & Communications
Pregnant with the Stars: Watching and Wanting the Celebrity Baby Bump
“Check out that baby bump!” Online and print magazines, television shows, and personal blogs are awash with gossip and speculation about pregnant celebrities. What drives … Read more
In Mixed Company: Communicating in Small Groups and Teams
With its reviewer and student-praised narrative approach, Rothwell’s IN MIXED COMPANY offers students a combination of theory and application, which enables them to apply small … Read more
Global TV: New Media and the Cold War, 1946-69
Exploring the relationship between the growth of global media and Cold War tensions and resolutions James Schwoch presents a unique retelling of the Cold War … Read more
Planned obsolescence: publishing, technology, and the future of the academy
Choice’s Outstanding Academic Title list for 2013Academic institutions are facing a crisis in scholarly publishing at multiple levels: presses are stressed as never before, library … Read more
Television Globalizacion E Identidades Culturales
None Este texto introductorio aborda problemas relacionados con la televisión y las identidades culturales en el contexto de la globalización. Es un volumen con un … Read more
Law For Computer Scientists And Other Folk
This is the first textbook introducing law to computer scientists. The book covers privacy and data protection law, cybercrime, intellectual property, private law liability and … Read more
Regulating Content On Social Media: Copyright, Terms Of Service And Technological Features
How are users influenced by social media platforms when they generate content, and does this influence affect users compliance with copyright laws? These are pressing … Read more
The Future of Tech Is Female: How to Achieve Gender Diversity
An accessible and timely guide to increasing female presence and leadership in tech companies Tech giants like Apple and Google are among the fastest growing … Read more