Trust and Communication in a Digitized World : Models and Concepts of Trust Research

Bernd Blöbaum

ISBN 10: 3319280570 / ISBN 13: 9783319280578

Published by Springer International Publishing, Springer International Publishing, 2016

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book explores models and concepts of trust in a digitizedworld. Trust is a core concept that comes into play in multiple social and economic relations of our modern life. The book provides insights into the current state of research while presenting the viewpoints of a variety of disciplines such as communication studies, information systems, educational and organizational psychology, sports psychology and economics. Focusing on an investigation of how the Internet is changing the relationship between trust and communication, and the impact this change has on trust research, this volume facilitates a greater understanding of these topics, thus enabling their employment in social relations.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Trust and Communication in a Digitized World : Models and Concepts of Trust Research
• Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Springer International Publishing
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3319280570
• ISBN 13: 9783319280578
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 241W x 160H x 20D millimeters 241 millimeters width by 160 millimeters height by 20 millimeters depth
• Weight: 565 grams

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Synopsis

This book explores models and concepts of trust in a digitized world. Trust is a core concept that comes into play in multiple social and economic relations of our modern life. The book provides insights into the current state of research while presenting the viewpoints of a variety of disciplines such as communication studies, information systems, educational and organizational psychology, sports psychology and economics. Focusing on an investigation of how the Internet is changing the relationship between trust and communication, and the impact this change has on trust research, this volume facilitates a greater understanding of these topics, thus enabling their employment in social relations. 

About the Author

Prof. Dr. Bernd Blöbaum is Speaker of the DGF Research Training Group "Trust and Communication in a Digitized World" at the University of Münster, Germany. He is Professor for Communication Studies with a focus on media theory and media practice at the Department of Communication.