The e-Books and e-Readers: Evolution, Diffusion and Acceptance.

This paper explores the introduction and development of the e-reader/e-book as a device and phenomena. We begin by defining and differentiating the book from the eBook. The Innovation Diffusion Technology [IDT] model is presented and applied to the eBook (media) industry. Its various characteristics...

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Publicado en:International Journal of the Book Vol. 9; no. 1; pp. 79 - 94
Autor principal: Sena, James
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Common Ground Research Networks 2012
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