Networked Self

<p><em>A Networked Self</em> examines self presentation and social connection in the digital age. This collection brings together new work on online social networks by leading scholars from a variety of disciplines. The focus of the volume rests on the construction of the self and what happens to self-identity when it is presented through networks of social connections in new media environments. The volume is structured around the core themes of identity community and culture – the central themes of social network sites. Contributors address theory research and practical implications of many aspects of online social networks including self-presentation behavioral norms patterns and routines social impact privacy class/gender/race divides taste cultures online uses of social networking sites within organizations activism civic engagement and political impact.</p>