Information and Communication Overload in the Digital Age

Download or read book Information and Communication Overload in the Digital Age written by Marques, Rui Pedro Figueiredo and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2017-01-30 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in communication technologies have created an overabundance of available information and knowledge to people in contemporary society. Consequently, it has become pivotal to develop new approaches for information processing and understanding. Information and Communication Overload in the Digital Age is a comprehensive reference source for the latest scholarly material on the increased amount of information created by evolving technologies, examining creative methods for improved control of information overload. Focusing on theoretical and experimental topics, such as media consumption, media literacy, and business applications, this book is ideally designed for researchers, practitioners, academics, graduate students, and professionals seeking emerging perspectives on information and communication management.