The Internet and Health Communication: Experiences and Expectations Book

With the popularity of the Internet, more and more people are turning to their computers for health information, advice, support and services. With its information based firmly on research, The Internet and Health Communication provides an in-depth analysis of the changes in human communication and health care resulting from the Internet revolution. Representing a wide range of expertise, the contributors provide an extensive variety of examples from the micro to the macro, including information about HMO web sites, Internet pharmacies, and web-enabled hospitals, to vividly illustrate their findings and conclusions. This volume will be a valuable resource for both students and researchers in the fields of communication, public relations, mass and new media, advertising, public health, health administration, and telecommunications policy. Read More