social media and society

"An exploration of how the power of visual media over the last few years has shifted the narrative on race and reignited the push towards justice"--Provided by publisher.

"Social media is pervasive in today's culture--so much so that it is nearly impossible to avoid it completely. Opinions are divided on whether this has made life better or worse. Young people today are the first to grow up with this new technology. Will it be helpful or harmful to them? Augmented by full-color photographs and informative fact boxes, the . . . text explores this question so readers understand both sides of the issue--a key part of forming their own opinion and making informed decisions about their social media use"--Provided by publisher.

"A New York Times investigative reporter . . . through research, exclusive interviews and on-the-ground reporting, captures the tangible havoc wreaked upon our minds and world by the titans of the tech industry, telling the inside story of how the social networks fundamentally altered the world"--Provided by publisher.

"An impassioned exploration of the ways in which social media has manipulated us all. Facebook didn't mean to facilitate a genocide. Twitter didn't want to be used to harass women. YouTube never planned to radicalise young men. But with billions of users, these platforms need only tweak their algorithms to generate more 'engagement'. In so doing, they bring unrest to previously settled communities and erode our relationships. Social warming has happened gradually - as a by-product of our preposterously convenient digital existence. But the gradual deterioration of our attitudes and behaviour on- and offline - this vicious cycle of anger and outrage - can be corrected. Here's how"--Publisher's description.

As young people continue to share more of their lives online, social media opens up increasing opportunities for international dialogue, but it also means they run the risk of encountering the problematic parts of a virtual community, such as cyber mobs, bullies, and trolls. This thoroughly researched text takes a deep dive into these issues, examining the reasons they happen, common ways to identify them, and tips for protecting oneself from becoming a victim. Readers use full-color photographs, quotes from experts, sidebars, and discussion questions to develop a comprehensive overview of online issues and take precautions in their digital life.

"Takes a deep dive into the influencer industry, tracing its evolution from blogging and legacy social media such as Tumblr to today's world in which YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok dominate. Surveying the new media landscape that the rise of online celebrity has created, it is an insider account of a trend which is set to dominate our future--the economy of influence will be valued at $15bn globally by 2022"--Amazon.

"Explores the stress and pressure that are part of the digital world. The title examines the history of social media, the prevalence of digital stress in daily life, and its negative consequences, including cyberbullying"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores the positive and negative effects of social media on our world. On one hand, social media helps people connect and stay in touch more easily than ever before. On the other, many experts believe social media has worsened political polarization and boosted the spread of misinformation"--Provided by pulisher.