The young and the digital : what the migration to social-network sites, games, and anytime, anywhere media means for our future / S. Craig Watkins.

Author/creator Watkins, S. Craig
Format Book
Publication InfoBoston : Beacon Press, ©2009.
Descriptionxxi, 249 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects
Mass media and youth--United States.
Technology and youth--United States.
Digital media--Social aspects. --United States.
Teenagers--Social networks. --United States.
Internet--Social aspects.
Online social networks--United States.

Contents Introduction: The young and the digital -- Digital migration : young people's historic move to the online world -- Social media 101 : what schools are learning about themselves and young technology users -- The very well connected : friending, bonding, and community in the digital age -- Digital gates : how race and class distinctions are shaping the digital world -- We play : the allure of social games, synthetic worlds, and second lives -- Hooked : rethinking the internet addiction debate -- Now! Fast entertainment and multitasking in an always-on world -- "May I have your attention?" : the consequences of anytime, anywhere technology -- Conclusion: A message from Barack : what the young and the digital means for our political future.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009010400
ISBN9780807061930 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN080706193X (hardcover : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HQ799.2.M352 W37 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold