E-collaboration, while having its roots in electronic technology such as telephones and other rudimentary electronic devices, has expanded dramatically with today’s plethora of computer-supported cooperation and computer-mediated communication.

The Encyclopedia of E-Collaboration includes 109 authoritative contributions on information on the design and implementation of e-collaboration technologies, the behavioral impacts of e-collaboration technologies on individuals and groups, and theoretical considerations on links between the use of e-collaboration technology and behavioral patterns. With more than 2,600 references to existing literature and over 850 key terms this cutting-edge encyclopedia delivers indispensable content to libraries and researchers looking to develop programs of investigation into the use of electronic collaboration.

• 109 authoritative contributions by 193 of the world’s leading experts in e-collaboration from over 25 countries
• Comprehensive coverage of each specific topic, highlighting recent trends and describing the latest advances in the field
• More than 2,600 references to existing literature and research on e-collaboration
• A compendium of over 850 key terms with detailed definitions
• Organized by topic and indexed, making it a convenient method of reference for all IT/IS scholars and professionals
• Cross-referencing of key terms, figures, and information pertinent to e-collaboration