This book includes the most encompassing research of the concepts and realities involved in the field of virtual communities and technologies. A ground-breaking, multi-volume compendium of 167 chapters from a global pool of more than 350 experts, it presents an in-depth analysis of the...

With such easy access to the Internet and the opportunity for organizations to reach other organizations and individuals around the world faster and more efficiently, modern organizations are rapidly becoming a part of the virtual community. This book presents a comprehensive collection of...

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