"The Internet and digital media have become conduits and locales where millions of Chinese share information and engage in creative expression and social participation. Departing from previous studies centered on censorship or online activism, this volume examines the implications of digital media and technologies for civic life and global networks in rich social and historical context, exploring how people navigate, negotiate, and transform social landscapes rooted in the Chinese context. Chapters are organized around three interrelated themes: digital media access and use, transnational/global networks, and civic engagement"--