The virtual community
Howard Rheingold
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The virtual community
by Howard Rheingold, Howard Rheingold
Published
2000
Publisher
MIT Press
Pages
480
ISBN-13
9780262327848
Description
"Howard Rheingold has been called the First Citizen of the Internet. In this book he tours the "virtual community" of online networking. He describes a community that is as real and as much a mixed bag as any physical community - one where people talk, argue, seek information, organize politically, fall in love, and dupe others. At the same time that he tells moving stories about people who have received online emotional support during devastating illnesses, he acknowledges a darker side to people's behavior in cyberspace. Indeed, contends Rheingold, people relate to each other online much the same as they do in physical communities.". "Originally published in 1993, The Virtual Community is more timely than ever. This edition contains a new chapter in which the author revisits his ideas about online social communication now that so much more of the world's population is wired. It also contains an expanded bibliography."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The virtual community?
This edition of The virtual community has approximately 480 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The virtual community?
For most readers, The virtual community typically takes between 10h 0m and 6h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 120,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 120,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The virtual community?
The estimated word count for The virtual community is approximately 120,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The virtual community?
The virtual community was written by Howard Rheingold, Howard Rheingold.
When was The virtual community published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.