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From music to gaming, information gathering to eLearning; eCommerce to eGovernment, Lorenzo Cantoni and Stefano Tardini's absorbing introduction considers the internet as a communication technology; the opportunities it affords us, the limitations it imposes and the functions it allows.Internet explores:the political economy of the internethypertextcomputer mediated communicationwebsites as communicationconceptualizing users of the internetinternet communities and practices.Perfect for students studying this modern phenomenon, and a veritable e-feast for all cyber junkies.

From music to gaming, information gathering to eLearning; eCommerce to eGovernment, Lorenzo Cantoni and Stefano Tardini's absorbing introduction considers the internet as a communication technology; the opportunities it affords us, the limitations it imposes and the functions it allows.Internet explores:the political economy of the internethypertextcomputer mediated communicationwebsites as communicationconceptualizing users of the internetinternet communities and practices.Perfect for students studying this modern phenomenon, and a veritable e-feast for all cyber junkies.

Exploring the impact of the rise of digital media over the last few decades, this timely Handbook highlights the major role it plays in preserving and protecting heritage as well as its ability to promote and support sustainable tourism at heritage sites. Particularly relevant at this time due to the diffusion of smartphones and use of social media, chapters look at the experience and expectation of being ‘always on’, and how this interacts with heritage and tourism. Interdisciplinary contributions from leading scholars analyse how heritage and cultural destinations can benefit from digital media providing a range of relevant services and experiences, which can increase access to information for people participating in and visiting heritage sites. With critical overview chapters introducing and synthesizing connected topics in the Handbook, it further offers insights on how digital media can improve the experiences of visitors, connect both residents and visitors to heritage sites, remove barriers among actors in the field of heritage and tourism, and educate relevant stakeholders. Utilizing critical case studies throughout the text, this Handbook will be an invigorating read for social and cultural geography scholars as well as those focusing more specifically on digital media, heritage and tourism. Practitioners and policy makers working in heritage and tourism will find advice to integrate digital media into their actions.

This book represents a major milestone in the endeavour to understand how communication is impacting on the fashion industry and on societal fashion-related practices and values in the digital age. It presents the proceedings of FACTUM 19, the first in a series of fashion communication conferences that highlights important theoretical and empirical work in the field. Beyond documenting the latest scientific insights, the book is intended to foster the sharing of methodological approaches, expand the dialogue between communications’ studies and fashion-related disciplines, help establish an international and interdisciplinary network of scholars, and offer encouragement and fresh ideas to junior researchers. It is of high value to academics and students in the fields of fashion communication, fashion marketing, visual studies in fashion, digital transformation of the fashion industry, and the cultural heritage dimension of fashion. In addition, it is a key resource for professionals seeking sound research on fashion communication and marketing.

It is of high value to academics and students in the fields of fashion communication, fashion marketing, visual studies in fashion, digital transformation of the fashion industry, and the cultural heritage dimension of fashion.

This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Digital Heritage, EuroMed 2020, held virtually in November 2020.The 37 revised project papers and 30 revised short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 326 submissions.

These conference proceedings are the output of one of the first academic events of its nature happening globally, targeting fashion from a communication sciences perspective, including, in a broad sense, cultural heritage studies and marketing.

These conference proceedings are the output of one of the first academic events of its nature happening globally, targeting fashion from a communication sciences perspective, including, in a broad sense, cultural heritage studies and marketing.

This is an open access book.FACTUM Conference proceedings are the output of one of the few academic events of its nature happening globally, researching fashion communication from different angles and perspectives. It includes contributions from scholars studying communication and marketing, management, digital transformation, and cultural heritage, among other disciplines. This book presents papers from the third bi-annual Conference, which aims to become the major reference point in the field.These proceedings seek to promote theoretical and empirical interdisciplinary work on how various communication practices impact both the fashion industry and societal fashion-related practices and values. With these proceedings, several objectives are aimed to be achieved, namely:- to establish and consolidate an international and interdisciplinary network of scholars in the field of fashion communication;- to share methodological approaches;- toexpand the dialogue between communications studies and fashion-related disciplines;- to encourage junior researchers to pursue their scientific interests in this field.Finally, the book can be used by professionals in the field of fashion communication and marketing, who are eager to access sound research in a field that is developing very fast due to its digital transformation.

This is an open access book.FACTUM Conference proceedings are the output of one of the few academic events of its nature happening globally, researching fashion communication from different angles and perspectives. It includes contributions from scholars studying communication and marketing, management, digital transformation, and cultural heritage, among other disciplines. This book presents papers from the third bi-annual Conference, which aims to become the major reference point in the field.These proceedings seek to promote theoretical and empirical interdisciplinary work on how various communication practices impact both the fashion industry and societal fashion-related practices and values. With these proceedings, several objectives are aimed to be achieved, namely:- to establish and consolidate an international and interdisciplinary network of scholars in the field of fashion communication;- to share methodological approaches;- toexpand the dialogue between communications studies and fashion-related disciplines;- to encourage junior researchers to pursue their scientific interests in this field.Finally, the book can be used by professionals in the field of fashion communication and marketing, who are eager to access sound research in a field that is developing very fast due to its digital transformation.

This open-access book presents papers from the fourth bi-annual FACTUM Fashion Communication Conference, a leading reference event in the field of fashion communication. As one of the few academic gatherings of its kind worldwide, the conference explores fashion communication from diverse perspectives. The proceedings feature contributions from scholars specializing in communication and marketing, management, digital transformation, cultural heritage, and other related disciplines.These proceedings aim to foster interdisciplinary theoretical and empirical research on the impact of communication practices on both the fashion industry and societal fashion-related values and behaviors. Specifically, they seek to establish and strengthen an international, interdisciplinary network of scholars in the field of fashion communication, share innovative methodological approaches, expand the dialogue between communication studies and fashion-related disciplines, and encourage junior researchers to pursue their academic interests in this dynamic field. Additionally, this book serves as a valuable resource for professionals in fashion communication and marketing, providing access to rigorous research in a rapidly evolving domain driven by digital transformation.

This volume explores the transformative role of digital cultural heritage in shaping sustainable cultural tourism. It examines how innovations such as 3D reconstructions, immersive media, and memory twins—digital counterparts of monuments and artefacts—enhance visitor engagement and protect fragile sites. By linking physical heritage with digital narratives, the book demonstrates how technology fosters informed, meaningful tourism experiences while addressing challenges like overtourism and environmental stress. Featuring peer-reviewed contributions from the EuroMed2024 workshop under the UNESCO Chair on Digital Cultural Heritage, it bridges theory, policy, and practice. This resource offers scholars, policymakers, and practitioners actionable insights into managing cultural tourism in the digital era, aligning heritage preservation with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

This book examines the multifaceted role of the "Made In" label in the global fashion industry through the analysis of various case studies. It explores the intersections between legal frameworks, cultural heritage, branding strategies, and regional practices, offering a comprehensive perspective on the significance and implications of "Made In" designations.Key concepts such as the legal protection of "Made In" labels, the impact of globalization on luxury brands, and the role of digital strategies in communicating product origins are thoroughly investigated. The authors, an international team of academics and experts in fashion communication and management, provide a nuanced analysis of how "Made In" labels influence consumer perceptions and brand value.Scholars, students, and professionals in the fields of fashion, marketing, and cultural heritage will find this book invaluable. It offers insights into the strategic use of "Made In" labels and their impact on global trade, consumer perception, and regional economies.

The primary goal of the Communication and Technology volume (5th within the series "Handbooks of Communication Science") is to provide the reader with a comprehensive compilation of key scholarly literature, identifying theoretical issues, emerging concepts, current research, specialized methods, and directions for future investigations. The internet and web have become the backbone of many new communication technologies, often transforming older communication media, through digitization, to make them compatible with the net. Accordingly, this volume focuses on internet/web technologies. The essays cover various infrastructure technologies, ranging from different kinds of hard-wired elements to a range of wireless technologies such as WiFi, mobile telephony, and satellite technologies. Audio/visual communication is discussed with reference to large-format motion pictures, medium-sized television and video formats, and the small-screen mobile smartphone. There is also coverage of audio-only media, such as radio, music, and voice telephony; text media, in such venues as online newspapers, blogs, discussion forums and mobile texting; and multi-media technologies, such as games and virtual reality.

​The papers presented in this volume advance the state of the art in social media and Web 2.0, electronic tourism marketing, web site and search engine optimization, technology adoption and diffusion, online communities, tourism management and decision support, eLearning, mobile technologies and applications in tourism, recommender systems, e-intermediaries and networks in tourism, customer research in e-tourism and user generated content. The volume collects research papers of prominent scholars from around the world with a disciplinary background in the fields of social or computer sciences. The book covers the most significant topics within the study field of electronic tourism and addresses both, academics and practitioners interested in the latest advances in the electronic travel and tourism domain.