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Perceptions of Communities and Web 2.0 Across Time and Space, Community and Place
Communities and Web 2.0

Perceptions of Communities and Web 2.0 Across Time and Space, Community and Place

Vivian Fry31 Comments

How do we view community in the context of Web 2.0?
This paper looks at the ways in which we view community within the context of Web 2.0. The internet and, in particular, convergent technologies enable us to participate in virtual (online) communities of interest asynchronously without geographical constraints, altering our perceptions of time, space, community and place.

Communities and Web 2.0

Are online cancer communities able to provide important, necessary emotional support to cancer patients and their families?

JJose14 Comments

Abstract Online cancer communities provide important emotional and social support to cancer patients and their family and friends due to the fact that users can consult with others throughout the world, both in real time and asynchronously, from the comfort of their home, in order to discuss all aspects associated with their cancer while maintaining… Continue reading Are online cancer communities able to provide important, necessary emotional support to cancer patients and their families?