Background Information
According to Pop Culture Universe, "Social media is an umbrella term that refers to all online communities or publications that foster and encourage conversation between users and allow them to develop, critique, publish, and interact with a vast array of online content." Use the following sources to learn more about social networking and the issues surrounding it.
- A Dictionary of Social MediaDefines common terms and phrases in the social media sphere.
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowGives overviews of major topic areas. Includes articles, lists of other resources, and Pro and Con arguments for most topics.
- Opinions Throughout History: Social Media IssuesExplores the effects of different forms of social media on American politics, society, and entertainment from the 19th century to the present.
- Pop Culture Universe This link opens in a new windowInformation on American and world popular culture, past and present - new technology, Internet memes and chatspeak, and much more.
- Research Anthology on Social Media's Influence on Government, Politics, and Social MovementsAn anthology that covers social media's impact on public policy and social movements up to the year 2023.
- The Social Media Revolution: Economic Encyclopedia of Friending, Following, Texting, and ConnectingAn eBook encyclopedia with in depth entries that include bibliographies. This resource includes a timeline of digital communication up to the year 2015.