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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “I read this book after watching three Clay Shirky videos. There is a good deal of overlap between the four. The multimedia experience is actually a benefit. I would recommend it to auditory and visual learners. |
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“A tremendous book. Strongly written and superbly informative. It made me think. A lot. ”
Bob LeDrew wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A case by case look at how social tools are revolutionizing community organization. It put in perspective how powerful the social tools can be if utilized correctly.”
Alex J. Mann wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Eye opener on the effect of social media tools on everyday life; from making connections with people around the world to how a cell phone's camera can keep a revolution in front of the world.
Mike R wrote this review 4 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Loved Shirkey on TED talk and followed up with this book. Great examples of the impact of new tools on our daily living.”
“Louise says..."For me this is the definitive text on how the social web is changing the way we do things, including learn. There is a strong sentiment that exposure to new tools and approaches can only make the world richer, but that it is richer not because of the tools or approaches but what people bring to the mix."”
academic innovation wrote this review Monday, October 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I decided to read this book after seeing a great TED talk bu Clay Shirky on this particular topic - on how technology has lowered the cost of forming groups and as such has opened up a plethora of social activity that was never possible before. The book highlighted the power of the newly enabled social activity through excellent examples and was supported by social research/group theory. ”
M Hinchley wrote this review Friday, July 31 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The concept of social media. Leverage the power of Internet for communication/action.”
Sriganesh R wrote this review Saturday, July 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It's a slow read (It was for me, at least) but the examples are pretty important to understand.”
James G wrote this review Friday, July 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I keep referring to this book in my library information science classes. It has informed how I view social networking technology and its affects on human social behavior. Really very interesting to see the big examples how people use the tech create significant change. ”
Angie H wrote this review Tuesday, July 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“By far the best book on social media and how it will forever change our global culture. A MUST READ!”
Ryon H wrote this review Sunday, July 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The basic tenet of the book is that technology (particularly the web) has lowered the costs associated with forming and coordinating groups to the point where an entirely new world of social activity is achievable. This is a very well written book that is supported by group theory and human psychology and a diverse set of real world examples. Topics include discussion of the three broad categories of group undertaking: sharing, cooperation, and collective action, and an explanation of the three elements common to all successful social enterprises: the promise, the toolset, and the bargain. An excellent book, that delivers simple but important ideas with great clarity.”
Hinch wrote this review Saturday, July 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
