Human-Machine Communication: Rethinking Communication, Technology, and Ourselves

People are increasingly interacting with intelligent and communicative technologies, challenging traditional theories of communication. Human-Machine Communication: Rethinking Communication, Technology, and Ourselves explores this shift, providing an introduction to human-machine communication as a specific area of study. The book includes papers from a scholarly conference and invited works from noted researchers, covering topics such as defining HMC, theoretical approaches, applications, and implications for self and society. The research focuses on peoples interactions with multiple technologies in various contexts, using empirical, rhetorical, and critical/cultural approaches.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 274 pages
Publication date: 05 October 2018
Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing Inc

The increasing interaction between people and intelligent, highly communicative technologies, ranging from virtual assistants to social robots, is reshaping the way we communicate. This shift challenges traditional theories and studies of communication, prompting the need for a new perspective.
Human-Machine Communication: Rethinking Communication, Technology, and Ourselves explores this transformative shift in human-machine interaction. Aimed at scholars interested in the dynamics between people and technology, this book serves as an introduction to human-machine communication (HMC) as a specialized field within communication, encompassing human-computer interaction, human-robot interaction, and human-agent interaction. It also highlights the research potential of HMC.
The book comprises a collection of papers presented at a scholarly conference on HMC, along with invited contributions from renowned researchers. The topics covered include defining HMC, theoretical approaches to HMC, applications of HMC, and the broader implications of HMC for individuals and society. The research presented in this volume explores people's interactions with various technologies, such as artificial intelligence, algorithms, and robots, across different contexts, including homes, workplaces, education, journalism, and healthcare, employing diverse epistemological and methodological approaches (empirical, rhetorical, and critical/cultural).
Overall, Human-Machine Communication offers a comprehensive understanding of HMC, fostering further scholarly inquiry in this rapidly evolving area of communication research.

Weight: 436g
Dimension: 223 x 150 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781433142505
Edition number: New ed