Immersive Communication

<p>Communication like the atmosphere itself is ubiquitous and essential for humans and with the development of new technologies such as wireless internet 3D printing and virtual reality it has become almost impossible to live without it. In addition means of communication have changed immeasurably.</p><p>This book proposes a new research paradigm that incorporates new features and factors of communication and a new theoretical framework named immersive communication. Pointing out that communication today has moved beyond the bi-directional mass communication of the second media age to ubiquitous immersive communication in the third media age the author discusses the definition characteristics information structure and models of immersive communication using various examples including Fitbit Apple 4G and other technologies while envisioning future applications of the immersive communication model.</p><p>Scholars and students of communication studies especially those interested in the manifestations of the new media age will all benefit from this book. It will also appeal to readers interested in new media and communication theories.</p>