Are social networking sites harmful? / Kiesbye, Stefan

Contains fifteen essays that examine issues associated with social networking Web sites, discussing the potential skills students can gain through social networking, incidents of cyberbullying, whether social networking sites are addictive, and other related topics.

Presents a collection of essays reflecting on the effects of social networking sites from a variety of perspectives. Discusses whether or not social networking sites aid bullies and predators, are addictive, and negatively affect one's interpersonal skills.