TY - BOOK ID - 78495860 TI - New media and transformation of social life in China AU - Wu, Xinxun AU - Zheng, Han AU - Wu, Xiaokun PY - 2017 SN - 9353280656 9352803523 9352803531 9789352803521 9789352803538 9789352803514 9352803515 9353289467 PB - Thousand Oaks DB - UniCat KW - Mass media KW - Mass communication KW - Media, Mass KW - Media, The KW - Communication KW - Social aspects KW - History UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:78495860 AB - The field of media and communication has expanded substantially in China over the last few decades. New Media and the Transformations of Social Life in China covers in detail the main aspects related to media in China, including new media technologies, social networks, media convergence, smart cities, digital media, information and communication technology (ICT), and risk society. A major strength of this book is its coverage of the role of ICT for social participation in urban policy and management areas, which include e-governance, social security, and decision support systems. The book also addresses issues such as the financial crisis, the global energy crisis, and environmental pollution. ER -