Twitter and Microblogging Instant Communication with 140 Characters or Less |
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| Author:
| Wilkinson, Colin |
| Series title: | Digital and Information Literacy Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4488-5555-1 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2011 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Rosen Reference |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $33.47 |
Book Description:
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Allowing instantaneous communication to people anywhere in the world in 140-character bursts of inspiration, Twitter provides personal communication between friends, family, and acquaintances, is a means for celebrities to connect with their fans, and is a platform for micro-blogging, advertising, and the reporting of breaking news. Learning to use such a powerful and far-reaching form of communication efficiently and safely requires knowing the tricks, the tools, and the...
More DescriptionAllowing instantaneous communication to people anywhere in the world in 140-character bursts of inspiration, Twitter provides personal communication between friends, family, and acquaintances, is a means for celebrities to connect with their fans, and is a platform for micro-blogging, advertising, and the reporting of breaking news. Learning to use such a powerful and far-reaching form of communication efficiently and safely requires knowing the tricks, the tools, and the responsibilities involved. This book provides exactly the guidance necessary to maximize the wide-ranging utility of Twitter, while alerting readers to the dangers posed by over-sharing as well as the cyber-bullying, cyber-stalking, and flaming that micro-blogging and other forms of digital communication can foster.