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The Fabric of Mobile Services
by Thimios Panagos Benjamin Falchuk Shoshana LoebWhat is the future of mobile services?In order for mobile services to achieve the scale, scope, and agility required to keep them relevant and successful, a number of fundamental technical and business challenges need to be addressed. The Fabric of Mobile Services provides readers with a solid understanding of the subject, covering short-and long-term considerations and future trends that will shape thistechnological evolution.Beginning with an introduction that brings readers up to speed on the mobile services environment, the book covers:The business of mobile servicesMobile user location as a service enablerSimplicity and user experienceThe always-on infrastructure challengeUnderpinnings of mobile opportunismDesign patterns for mobile servicesAdvanced services of today and tomorrowComplemented with case studies and end-of-chapter summaries that help facilitate readers' comprehension, The Fabric of Mobile Services is essential reading for researchers, engineers, software engineers, students, and anyone working in the mobile services industry.
The Face of Peace: Government Pedagogy amid Disinformation in Colombia
by Gwen BurnyeatA multi-scale ethnography of government pedagogy in Colombia and its impact on peace. Colombia’s 2016 peace agreement with the FARC guerrillas sought to end fifty years of war and won President Juan Manuel Santos the Nobel Peace Prize. Yet Colombian society rejected it in a polarizing referendum, amid an emotive disinformation campaign. Gwen Burnyeat joined the Office of the High Commissioner for Peace, the government institution responsible for peace negotiations, to observe and participate in an innovative “peace pedagogy” strategy to explain the agreement to Colombian society. Burnyeat’s multi-scale ethnography reveals the challenges government officials experienced communicating with skeptical audiences and translating the peace process for public opinion. She argues that the fatal flaw in the peace process lay in government-society relations, enmeshed in culturally liberal logics and shaped by the politics of international donors. The Face of Peace offers the Colombian case as a mirror to the global crisis of liberalism, shattering the fantasy of rationality that haunts liberal responses to “post-truth” politics.
The Face of Peace: Government Pedagogy amid Disinformation in Colombia
by Gwen BurnyeatA multi-scale ethnography of government pedagogy in Colombia and its impact on peace. Colombia’s 2016 peace agreement with the FARC guerrillas sought to end fifty years of war and won President Juan Manuel Santos the Nobel Peace Prize. Yet Colombian society rejected it in a polarizing referendum, amid an emotive disinformation campaign. Gwen Burnyeat joined the Office of the High Commissioner for Peace, the government institution responsible for peace negotiations, to observe and participate in an innovative “peace pedagogy” strategy to explain the agreement to Colombian society. Burnyeat’s multi-scale ethnography reveals the challenges government officials experienced communicating with skeptical audiences and translating the peace process for public opinion. She argues that the fatal flaw in the peace process lay in government-society relations, enmeshed in culturally liberal logics and shaped by the politics of international donors. The Face of Peace offers the Colombian case as a mirror to the global crisis of liberalism, shattering the fantasy of rationality that haunts liberal responses to “post-truth” politics.
The Face of Peace: Government Pedagogy amid Disinformation in Colombia
by Gwen BurnyeatA multi-scale ethnography of government pedagogy in Colombia and its impact on peace. Colombia’s 2016 peace agreement with the FARC guerrillas sought to end fifty years of war and won President Juan Manuel Santos the Nobel Peace Prize. Yet Colombian society rejected it in a polarizing referendum, amid an emotive disinformation campaign. Gwen Burnyeat joined the Office of the High Commissioner for Peace, the government institution responsible for peace negotiations, to observe and participate in an innovative “peace pedagogy” strategy to explain the agreement to Colombian society. Burnyeat’s multi-scale ethnography reveals the challenges government officials experienced communicating with skeptical audiences and translating the peace process for public opinion. She argues that the fatal flaw in the peace process lay in government-society relations, enmeshed in culturally liberal logics and shaped by the politics of international donors. The Face of Peace offers the Colombian case as a mirror to the global crisis of liberalism, shattering the fantasy of rationality that haunts liberal responses to “post-truth” politics.
Face-to-Face Communication: Making Human Connections in a Technology-Driven World
by Kathleen A. BegleyEven as technology has allowed us to connect with an ever-expanding global network through the click of a mouse, face-to-face communication is still as important as ever. Improving one's in-person communication may seem nonessential and downright quaint in this computerized age, yet many workplace situations, often those involving conflict, feelings, or other sensitive issues, still demand human contact. FACE-TO-FACE COMMUNICATION explores why personal contact remains the most powerful type of human interaction and what readers can do to improve their skills to become excellent communicators.
Face-to-Face Communication over the Internet
by Arvid Kappas Nicole C. KrämerSocial platforms such as MySpace, Facebook and Twitter have rekindled the initial excitement of cyberspace. Text-based, computer-mediated communication has been enriched with face-to-face communication such as Skype, as users move from desktops to laptops with integrated cameras and related hardware. Age, gender and culture barriers seem to have crumbled and disappeared as the user base widens dramatically. Other than simple statistics relating to e-mail usage, chatrooms and blog subscriptions, we know surprisingly little about the rapid changes taking place. This book assembles leading researchers on nonverbal communication, emotion, cognition and computer science to summarize what we know about the processes relevant to face-to-face communication as it pertains to telecommunication, including video-conferencing. The authors take stock of what has been learned regarding how people communicate, in person or over distance, and set the foundations for solid research helping to understand the issues, implications and possibilities that lie ahead.
Facebook: The Missing Manual
by E. A. Vander VeerFacebook's popularity is skyrocketing, drawing more than 400 million people to this combination online village green, personal website creator, and souped-up address book. But one thing you won't get when signing up is a printed manual. Enter Facebook: The Missing Manual, Second Edition -- the witty, authoritative guide you need, now revised and updated to include all of Facebook's latest features. Coverage includes: Getting started, getting connected. Signing up is easy, but the real payoff comes when you tap into networks of coworkers, classmates, and friends. This book explains it all-including how to pick and choose who gets to see what, and how to steer clear of people you want to avoid. Adding applications. Ranging from silly (fortune cookies and video games) to serious (goal tracking), thousands of mini-programs can transform your Facebook account into an addictive, one-stop resource. Learn how to find and install your favorites. Facebook for grownups and businesspeople. Facebook isn't just for Junior anymore. Thousands of companies and business professionals use the site for everything from project collaboration and advertising to filling (and finding) jobs. This book is written for adults of all ages. Protecting your privacy. Creeps are everywhere online, but on Facebook you can feel especially exposed with so much personal info on display. This book offers an easy-to-follow, multi-pronged approach to staying safe.
Facebook: The Missing Manual
by E. A. Vander VeerFacebook's spreading about as far and fast as the Web itself: 500 million members and counting. But there's a world of fun packed into the site that most folks miss. With this bestselling guide, learn how to unlock Facebook's talents as personal website creator, souped-up address book, and bustling community forum. It's an eye-opening, timesaving tour, guaranteed to help you get the most out of your Facebook experience. Coverage includes: Get started, get connected. Signing up is easy, but the real payoff comes when you tap into networks of coworkers, classmates, and friends. Pick and choose who gets to see what, and learn how to steer clear of people you want to avoid. Add applications. Transform your Facebook account into an addictive, one-stop resource with thousands of mini-programs, ranging from silly to serious. Go professional. Facebook isn't just for college kids. Thousands of companies and businesspeople use the site for everything from project collaboration and advertising to filling (and finding) jobs. You'll learn all the tricks. Protect your privacy. You may feel too exposed with so much personal info on display. This book features an easy-to-follow, multi-pronged approach to staying safe on Facebook.
Facebook and Philosophy: What's on Your Mind?
by D. E. WittkowerFacebook and Philosophy is an entertaining, multi-faceted exploration of what Facebook means for us and for our relationships. With discussions ranging from the nature of friendship and its relationship to "friending," to the (debatable) efficacy of "online activism," this book is the most extensive and systematic attempt to understand Facebook.
Facebook and Twitter For Seniors For Dummies
by Marsha CollierA fun and easy social media guide for the over-55 setPeople over 55 were the fastest-growing user group on Facebook in the first half of 2009, and they're flocking to Twitter at a faster rate than their under-20 grandchildren. From basic information about establishing an Internet connection to rediscovering old friends, sharing messages and photos, and keeping in touch instantly with Twitter, this book by online expert Marsha Collier helps seniors jump right into social media.Seniors are recognizing the communication possibilities of Facebook and Twitter and are signing up in record numbersThis plain-English guide explains how to get online, set up a Facebook profile, locate friends, post public and private messages, share photos, create events, follow local businesses and friends on Twitter, create a blog, play games, and moreMarsha Collier explains every step with the same friendly, comfortable style that has made her eBay For Dummies books bestsellersFacebook & Twitter For Seniors For Dummies supplies everything seniors need to function confidently on these two social media platforms.
Facebook Democracy (Open Access): The Architecture of Disclosure and the Threat to Public Life
by José MarichalIn July 2010, Facebook had over 500 million subscribers worldwide and the rapid rise of the site prompted Time magazine to name Facebook's founder Mark Zuckerberg its person of the year for 2010. This novel book advances our understanding of how democratic citizens are transformed by the "Facebook revolution". Despite increasing interest in politics and popular media, there has been little academic work on the impact of Facebook on politics in general, and on democratic processes in particular. The work that does exist has been limited to Facebook's impact on politics as a mobilization tool used by social movement activists. In this book, José Marichal argues that understanding Facebook's impact on political processes requires an understanding of how Facebook's architecture of disclosure shapes the construction of individuals' political identities by drawing users further into their pre-selected social networks. Drawing on a number of disciplines and an ethnographic analysis of 250 Facebook political groups, Marichal explores how Facebook's emphasis on social connection impacts key dimensions of political participation: e.g., mobilization, deliberation, and attitude formation.
Facebook For Dummies
by Carolyn Abram Amy KarasavasTake control of your Facebook profile When you join Facebook, you're joining a community with over two billion people spread around the globe. It helps to have the insight on not only how to set up your profile and add content, but also how to make sure you control who sees—and doesn't see—your posts. Facebook For Dummies provides the trusted guidance you need to set up a profile, add content, and apply the many tools Facebook provides to give you control of your content. Primarily known as a way for individuals to share information, photos and videos, and calendar invitations, Facebook has gained prominence as a means to spread news, market products, and serve as a business platform. Whatever you’re looking to use it for, this book shows you how to use all the features available to make it a more satisfying experience. Build your profile and start adding friends Use Facebook to send private messages and instant notes Discover ways to set privacy and avoid online nuisances Launch a promotion page Get ready to have a whole lot of fun on the largest social network in the world.
Facebook For Dummies
by Carolyn Abram Amy KarasavasBe a new face on Facebook! If you're new to the Facebook user community, don't be shy: you're joining around 2.7 billion users (roughly two-and-a-half Chinas) worldwide, so you'll want to make sure you’re being as sociable as possible. And with more functionality and ways to say hello—like 3-D photos and Video Chat rooms—than ever before, Facebook For Dummies is the perfect, informative companion to get and new and inexperienced users acquainted with the main features of the platform and comfortable with sharing posts, pictures (or whatever else you find interesting) with friends, family, and the world beyond! In a chatty, straightforward style, your friendly hosts, Carolyn Abram and Amy Karasavas—both former Facebook employees—help you get settled in with the basics, like setting up your profile and adding content, as well as protecting your privacy when you want to decide who can and can't see your posts. They then show you how to get involved as you add new friends, toggle your newsfeed, shape your timeline story, join groups, and more. They even let you in on ways to go pro and use Facebook for work, such as building a promo page and showing off your business to the world. Once you come out of your virtual shell, there'll be no stopping you! Build your profile and start adding friends Send private messages and instant notes Share your memories Tell stories about your day Set your privacy and curate your news feed Don't be a wallflower: with this book you have the ideal icebreaker to get the party started so you can join in with all the fun!
Facebook For Dummies, 3rd Edition
by Leah Pearlman Carolyn AbramThe perennial bestseller-now updated to cover the latest features of Facebook Facebook is forever evolving, with the goal of improved user interaction. This new edition catches you up on the latest privacy updates, interface redesign, and other new features and options that keep the site up to date and never leaves you bored. You'll discover helpful coverage of all the changes and updates that have occurred since the previous edition, as well as the newest features that Facebook offers. Reveals all the latest changes, updates, and new features of Facebook that have occurred since the previous edition Introduces you to getting started with Facebook by creating a profile, setting privacy features, and navigating the interface Encourages you to find friends, upload photos, fill out your profile, and make new friends Helps you get organized by using Facebook as a scheduler, creating specialized business pages, and joining groups Shows you how to use Facebook as a search tool, advertise on Facebook, and more If you're ready to face the music and get started with Facebook, then this is the book for you!
Facebook for Seniors: Connect with Friends and Family in 12 Easy Lessons
by Carrie Ewin Cheryl Ewin Chris EwinFacebook is the world’s largest internet community. It’s used by millions of people like you to connect with family and friends, share photos, and stay in touch. But if you’re new to Facebook, getting started can be a little tricky.Based on award-winning computer classes for seniors, the 12 lessons in Facebook for Seniors will show you how to do things like:–Sign up for Facebook and connect with family members and old friends–Instantly share photos and messages–Keep up-to-date with friends and loved ones–Chat about cars, gardening, travel, or anything else that interests you–Play games, and RSVP to parties and other events–Keep your account safe and secureStep-by-step instructions and full-color images make it easy to follow along. Activities throughout help you practice what you’ve learned, and if you get stuck, just flip to the solutions at the back of the book!Why let the kids have all the fun? Join the party.
Facebook Graph API Development with Flash
by Michael James WilliamsThis step-by-step book gives you an empty shell of an AS3 Facebook RIA, and guides you through writing the Facebook interaction code by means of fun examples, exercises, and code snippets.This beginner's guide focuses on getting you through all the major learning points in a smooth, logical order. You'll also see how to avoid some common pitfalls. If you are an AS3 developer who wants to create applications and games that integrate with Facebook - either on the Facebook website itself or off it, then this book is for you. Even if you have no previous experience with Facebook, databases, or server-side programming , you can count on this book.
The Facebook Guide for People Over 50
by Paul McfedriesThe Facebook guide for people over 50People over 50 are the fastest-growing segment of the Facebook population, and they have some unique interests and concerns. This one-of-a-kind guide addresses issues of specific interest to older generations, helping them create a profile, connect with old friends and relatives, communicate with others, and maintain their safety online. If you're among this group, you'll find these tips and instructions will give you confidence and help you enjoy all that Facebook has to offer.People over 50 are joining Facebook in record numbers; an estimated 6 million such people are Facebook usersThis Facebook guide for people over 50 focuses on topics of particular interest to older generations, such as finding and connecting with relatives, friends from the past, former colleagues, and classmatesHelps you set up your profile, find old and new friends, communicate with others through the site, and protect your privacyFacebook insiders contribute plenty of tips and ideas to make the Facebook experience more fulfillingIf you're over 50 and already on Facebook or thinking of joining, The Facebook Guide For People Over 50 can help you make the most of the experience.
The Facebook Guide to Small Business Marketing
by Ramon RayThe guide for marketing a small business on Facebook The number one social networking site offers the opportunity to reach more than 350 million registered users with your advertising message. Owners of small and local businesses will benefit from these tips and best practices provided by Facebook insiders. Learn new ways to attract customers, create a business profile, and take advantage of Facebook's many marketing features. With more than 350 million registered users, Facebook opens a worldwide forum for small businesses that were once dependent on local traffic alone This guide to small business marketing on Facebook, is packed with information from Facebook's staff Guides you through creating a profile for your business, taking advantage of Facebook's unique marketing features, following best practices, and getting the best return on your investment Packed with insider tips and creative marketing ideas If you have a small or local business, you can't go wrong with the marketing advice in The Facebook Guide to Small Business Marketing.
Facebook in One Hour for Lawyers
by Dennis Kennedy Allison C. ShieldsMany lawyers use Facebook(r), the world's most popular social networking platform, to communicate with friends and family across the globe. But lawyers are missing a major opportunity if they do not consider the business possibilities of their Facebook(r) accounts. With a few simple steps, lawyers can harness Facebook(r) to market their services, grow their practices, and expand their legal network--all by using the same methods they already use to communicate with friends and family. Facebook(r) in One Hour for Lawyers will show any attorney--from Facebook(r) novices to advanced users--how to use this powerful tool for both professional and personal purposes. In just one hour, you will learn to: Set up a Facebook(r) account Optimize privacy and other settings Create a profile and manage your timeline Find, organize, and manage friends Use Facebook(r) search and navigation Participate on Facebook(r) with updates, comments, likes, and timelines Send messages, join groups, and subscribe to feeds Establish a business page Monitor your Facebook(r) network Develop a Facebook(r) strategy to grow your legal network"
Facebook, Surfen und Co.: So ist mein Kind sicher im Internet
by Jane SchmidtKinder und Jugendliche bewegen sich heutzutage wie selbstverständlich im Internet - sei es mit dem Computer oder dem Smartphone. Dies ist auch durchaus unterstützenswert, da sie von zahlreichen Informations-, Kommunikations- und Unterhaltungsangeboten profitieren können. Die Vielzahl der Möglichkeiten bringt allerdings auch einige Gefahren mit sich - dieses Buch zeigt Ihnen, wie Sie Ihr Kind sicher davor schützen. Sie erfahren, wie Sie den Computer oder das Smartphone kindersicher einrichten, wie Ihr Kind spielerisch lernen kann, welche privaten Informationen es unbedingt schützen sollte, und wie es echte Freunde von zwielichtigen Fremden unterscheidet. Außerdem wird thematisiert, was Sie tun können, wenn Ihr Kind Opfer von Cybermobbing wird, versehentlich ein Abo abgeschlossen hat oder wenn aufgrund eines illegalen Musik- oder Film-Downloads eine Abmahnung ins Haus flattert. Und da sich gerade Jugendliche des Öfteren zurückziehen, erfahren Sie auch, woran Sie erkennen, ob Ihr Kind möglichweise schon onlinesüchtig ist. Im zweiten Teil des Buchs dreht sich dann alles konkret um die bei Kindern und Jugendlichen beliebtesten sozialen Netzwerke Facebook, Google+, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram und Foursquare. Sie lernen, worauf Ihr Kind grundsätzlich achten sollte, und legen Schritt für Schritt Profile an, die so abgesichert sind, dass die nächste "Facebook-Party" bestimmt nicht bei Ihnen stattfinden wird!
Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram For Seniors For Dummies
by Marsha CollierEnjoy the top social media sites with ease and security Done correctly, social media is a way to connect friends, family, and the world while still maintaining security and privacy. Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram For Seniors For Dummies, 3rd Edition offers advice on how to enjoy the three most popular social media options while avoiding worry about who sees what you share. Written by social media expert Marsha Collier, this book walks you through establishing accounts, making connections, and sharing content including photos and video. You learn the settings to adjust on each platform to maintain privacy and filter out the content you don't want. This book also explains the subtle art of avoiding or blocking people on social platforms without jeopardizing your real-world relationships! Take control of what you share Connect with others Take and share your best pictures Use social media as a news source Social media sites are great fun once you learn how to cut through the clutter—and this book shows you how!
Facebook, Twitter und Co. in Hotellerie und Gastronomie
by Thomas HinterholzerSoziale Netzwerke wie Facebook oder Twitter sind nicht nur ständige Begleiter im alltäglichen Leben, sondern auch zunehmend ein wichtiger Bestandteil für die integrierte Marketingkommunikation von Tourismusbetrieben. Laufend werden neue soziale Plattformen oder Werkzeuge für Unternehmen zur Nutzung dieser Plattformen für ihre Unternehmenszwecke online geschalten. Oftmals fällt es dem im operativen Alltagsgeschäft stehenden Unternehmer schwer diese Entwicklungen für sich zu evaluieren und nutzbar zu machen, da es ihm an der Zeit fehlt. Das vorliegende Praktikerhandbuch unterstützt den Gastronomen und/oder Hotelier dabei, sein betriebliches Online-Marketing zu optimieren: Selbsttests erleichtern die eigene Standortbestimmung, Nutzungsmöglichkeiten werden aufgezeigt und die Auswahl aus der Fülle an Sozialen Netzwerken wird vereinfacht.
The Faces of Televisual Media: Teaching, Violence, Selling To Children (Routledge Communication Series)
by EDWARD L.PALMER and BRIAN M.YOUNGThis collection offers original, state-of-the-art contributions from leading authorities in children's televisual media. International researchers from communication and psychology provide readers with ready access to current televisual research, trends, and policymaking/political climate issues pertaining to children. This second edition provides a current summary of studies on content, viewing patterns, comprehension, effects, and individual differences in instructional and educational programming, televisual entertainment and violence programming, and televisual advertising to children. Editors Edward L. Palmer and Brian M. Young have structured the volume into three sections examining the "faces" of television: the Teaching (instructional/educational) Face, the Violent Face, and the Selling (advertising) Face. Chapters within each section identify and focus recurrent themes while integrating them topically into a coherent whole. Each area incorporates new technologies and considers their potentials, effects, and future. Subjects featured in the various chapters include: *cross-cultural and historical comparisons with an in-depth perspective on the BBC and other European/Asian televisual media roots, as well as America's formative televisual media roots; *an examination of key differences between developed and developing countries; *implications of emerging instructional/educational media for children's education--addressing both cognitive and multi-ethnic aspects; and * prominent, informed challenge to the prevailing popular view that children are unaffected and unharmed by exposure to media violence. This volume informs ongoing debates across a broad spectrum of current, critical issues, and suggests avenues for future research. It is pertinent and provocative for the most sophisticated scholar in the field, as well as for students in areas of developmental or social psychology, communication, education, sociology, marketing, broadcasting and film, public policy, advertising, and medicine/pediatrics. It is also appropriate for courses in children, media, and society.
Facets of Corporate Identity, Communication and Reputation
by T. C. MelewarCorporate branding and communication is big business. Companies throughout the world invest millions in strategies which aim to reinvent their profile in subtle yet important ways. The investment must be working, but what is it being spent on, and how do these rebranding exercises work?Including contributions from academics and practitioners, this
Facework: Bridging Theory and Practice
by Kathy L. Isaacson Dr Stephen W. LittlejohnWritten in a clear, engaging style Facework: Bridging Theory and Practice introduces a new paradigm that identifies facework as the key to communication within the management of difference. Authors Kathy Domenici and Stephen W. Littlejohn illustrate how facework is a central process in the social construction of both identity and community.