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    Erving Goffman and the Internet

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    Authors
    Dell, Peter
    Marinova, D.
    Date
    2002
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Dell, Peter and Marinova, Dora. 2002. Erving Goffman and the Internet. Theory of Science (Teorie Vedy): Journal for Theory of Science, Technology and Communication. 4: 85-98.
    Source Title
    Theory of Science (Teorie Vedy): Journal for Theory of Science, Technology and Communication.
    Faculty
    Curtin Business School
    School of Information Systems
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/10464
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    The dramaturgical framework of sociologist Erving Goffman's is applied to the various forms of computer mediated communication (CMC) on the Internet. The paper examines the implications for situational boundaries, participants? roles, identity play and audience segregation. It argues that audience segregation is a prime factor in determining which CMC applications (such as e-mail, ICQ, IRC or Usenet) are used and when. As the Internet becomes increasingly common in households and is used more for recreational purposes rather than a tool for professional use, the use of anonymous and private services is likely to increase.

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