Book review: social media for academics by Mark Carrigan

While social media is an increasingly important part of academic life that can help to promote research, build networks and demonstrate impact, many remain wary about the potential risks of navigating digital terrain. In Social Media for Academics, Mark Carrigan provides clear, practical advice on the benefits and challenges of using social media for academic purposes. Andy Tattersall welcomes this as a balanced and thoughtful guide for academics that outlines the wheres and whys of how to start and how to avoid getting it wrong in the first place.