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Let Facebook Ring from the Ivory Tower

Academics unleash study of social networking craze

By Wesley Oliver, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 16, 2007 12:11 PM CST

(Newser) – Move over, preening teenagers: byte-thirsty academics are now frequenting social networking hangouts like Facebook and MySpace. Hoping to snatch a dissertation out of the latest digital craze, plus a side of fame, they’ll all have to line up behind danah boyd (small caps intended),... Read full story »

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