An examination of emerging forms of knowledge creation using Web-based technologies, analyzed from an interdisciplinary perspective.

" Virtual Knowledge is a strong collection conceptualizing and analyzing the current state of thought in eResearch, with a particular focus on the social sciences and humanities. These contributions are reports of new studies and new theorizing with excellent scope. It is a thoughtful reflection and one I will cite in my own work." -- Christine Borgman, Presidential Chair and Professor of Information Studies, UCLA "This admirable collection of interwoven essays on the consequences of introducing new digital tools into the social sciences and humanities (SSH) covers a fascinating range of topics, research sites, and agendas in a newly chartered area. Its theoretically informed and empirically based account will be an inspired source for future debate." -- Helga Nowotny, President, European Research Council