SOC 3116 Study Guide - Determinism, Msn, E-Procurement
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We have gone from passive consumer, to active participants. What is new for society about the new media, and not simply what is new media. Convergence refers to the interlinking of computing/ict and media content that occurred/evolved with the internet. Also to convergent products, services, and activities that have emerged in the digital media space. The morphing of devices comprises another element of convergence. The internet is a game changer in the spread of the new media. The birth place of the internet was the us army. The traditional constituency of the internet was the us government, military, scientists. Globalization is the shrinking of time and space. New media contributes to globalization in two ways: It"s the technology and service delivery platforms that globalization thrives on. 1: convergent media push for global expansion and integration. The weakening cultural, social, and traditional bonds of nation status and local communities.
