social networking

Social networks are part of daily life, but there seems to be no end to the number of comments and pictures one can post. Internet e-mail providers, such as Gmail and Hotmail, are similarly common and seem to have infinite storage space. Cloud computing is part of the reason.

In 2011 there were an estimated 6 billion cell phone subscriptions worldwide. The prevalence of cell phones is having a significant impact on society. This book examines how cell phone connection is impacting the way people think and behave.

Explains to parents, teachers, and adults who work with teenagers what teens are doing online in social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter, arguing that in spite of a lack of personal contact these outlets offer real social lives to teenagers that can help them make friends and stay informed about current events.

Describes the history and development of Facebook, covering the founders and how they got it started while still in college, the false starts and failures, business plan, big investment, new directions, going global, and more.

Discusses the pitfalls faced by teenage girls with personal anecdotes from real teens, and provides advice on becoming self-reliant, dating, making and keeping friendships, academics, family life, the Internet, depression, and more. Includes quizzes.

Awareness is brought to readers through the elaboration of ten incredibly useful tips, exactly how to navigate the Web and use digital technology safely and responsibly, and how to do so without causing harm to oneself or others.

Discusses online social networking, who uses the sites and how it is changing society.

Describes the history of Facebook; discusses the life of its creator, Mark Zuckerberg; and examines how it has influenced the world.

After the Pretty Committee falls apart, Massie forms a new clique, but competition from cliques at a rival school leave Claire stuck in the middle as she is forced to declare her loyalty and chose sides.