There is increasing awareness of the development of newer smart and more interactive media at
precipitate speed in many parts of the world. The concept of change-as opposed to
continuity-is central to the increasing interest in digital media. However this focus has not
yet been matched by substantive theoretical discussions or by extensive empirical examinations
of computer-mediated communication and intercultural communication. Against such a backdrop
this volume offers theoretical insights fresh evidence and rich applications as it assesses
the nature of digital culture(s) in order to address assumptions about the present state of
mediated global society(ies) and their future trajectory. Chapters explore what happens in
praxis when digital media are implemented across cultures and are contested and negotiated
within complex local and political conditions. The book showcases interpretative and critical
research from voices with diverse backgrounds from locations around the world. As such this
volume presents a rich and colorful tapestry that provides opportunities for comparative
analyses and deepened international understandings of digital media connections particularly
in the areas of identity community and politics.
