"Provides an anthology of scholarly articles on blogs around the world, from Latin America to China. Some of the topics feel familiar: American political blogs, civility on the Internet, social networking." [...] "This work is worth a look for shedding light on little-explored parts of the blogosphere and revealing to readers the extent to which blogging has infiltrated nearly every corner of the globe. Summing Up: Recommended. All readership levels."
– CHOICE, Vol. 49, NO. 8, R. P. King, Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus
Recommended-This collection of research writings from international scholars examines blogging from a variety of perspectives, ranging from empirical studies to discussions of philosophical issues related to blogging and blogs. After reading this book, blogs will never look the same again. Blogging is a worldwide occurrence and blogs are used for a variety of reasons, both significant points emphasized throughout. This volume is recommended to anyone with an interest in the impact of social media and blogging, whether bloggers themselves or not.
– The Australian Library Journal, Vol. 62, No. 2 - Catherine Gilbert, Parliament of Australia Library
Compared with similar research paper aggregations, this book is superior in its organisation, showing that the editors clearly understand how to present knowledge. Most blog researchers should hold this book in their private collections.
– I-Hsien Ting, National University of Kaohsiung, Online Information Review, Vol. 37, No. 2