Las comunidades virtuales en la sociedad contemporánea : volumen 1

Abstract

Virtual communities are phenomena that require an interdisciplinary approach to enrich our understanding of them and their effects on society. In the two volumes that make up this book, we join in a collective effort to contribute to understanding the complexities and dimensions that characterize them in their constant evolution, through a diverse collection of research proposals. The first volume focuses on the detailed analysis of various virtual communities, with a focus on data generation, content analysis and the theories underlying these phenomena. It is composed of three sections: The first is “Proposals for the Analysis of Virtual Communities,” which is devoted to exploring various perspectives and approaches, highlighting the importance of understanding and evaluating their impact on contemporary society. The second section of this volume is entitled “Education in virtual communities”, which explores how platforms have transformed the way we learn and share knowledge in the era of the knowledge economy. The third section, “Cultural and Creative Industries in Digital Media,” assumes that, in the digital era, cultural and creative industries have undergone a profound transformation, where geographical boundaries are blurred and virtual communities emerge as key drivers of change, influencing the creation, dissemination and appreciation of contemporary culture