Media Characteristics

• Levinson (1986) describes McLuhan's ideas with regard to computer conferencing.
• Rice and Associates (1984) summarizes research dealing with computers and communication.
• Schement and Lievrouw (1987) describes assumptions of information society research.
• Smith (1980) traces development and transformation of newspaper markets and audiences.
• Stewart (1992) describes a study of voice mail (VM) revealing innovation reasons. Main point: Need to have user involvement in development, prototype, selection, planning, and implementation of an innovation.
• Thomas and Miles (1989) describes the development of telematics in the United Kingdom.
• Williams and Rice (1983) talk about personal relationships in CMC.