Steffens, Bradley

Explores the explosion of manga and anime in popular culture, examining its origins, unique style, popular artists and shows, and franchises and fandom. Includes photographs, animation stills, sidebars, and further resources.

Introduces issues related to cell phone use and examines the pros and cons of the debate.

"Explores how cell phone users are being manipulated into touching their phones up to five thousand times a day and the effects this activity is having on brain function, emotional well-being, and relationships"--OCLC.

"More than 70 percent of US adults get at least some of their news from social media websites. Those with the skills to make the most of social media activity will earn considerably more than the national average. As long as people continue to turn to social media for fun, relaxation, and information, the future of social media-related careers is bright"--Provided by publisher.

"Social media makes spreading disinformation so easy that the world is awash in it. Disinformation is aimed at the government, businesses, schools, churches, and other pillars of society. While one false post can be dismissed as ridiculous, the accumulation of disinformation can take its toll on social media users, eroding their confidence in traditional institutions"--OCLC.

Examines the underlying causes and background for the rise in teenage suicide, its social and personal impacts, and prevention methods.

"Screen addiction is a behavioral addiction that can cause a variety of problems. Mental health professionals found increases in screen time accompanied increases in the number of teens reporting anxiety, depression, and suicidal thinking. Digital technologies can expose children to bullying; contribute eating disorders; trade off with sleep and exercise; encourage children to negatively compare themselves to others; and can lead to depression and anxiety. A behavioral addiction is a mental health condition in which an individual engages in a particular behavior and is unable to stop engaging in it, even if the behavior causes the person harm"--Provided by publisher.

"Examining the lives of four great artists--Osamu Tezuka, Hayao Miyazaki, Akira Toriyama, and Hajime Isayama--this book explores the history, innovations, techniques, and themes of Japanese anime. Readers also discover how the artists overcame various obstacles including poverty, illness, self-doubt, and rejection before ultimately finding success in their field"--Provided by publisher.

"WHO reports that infectious diseases typically kill more than 17 million people a year around the globe. That number recently increased with the emergence of the first global pandemic in more than a century, the COVID-19 outbreak, which had killed more than 2.8 million people by April 2021. The number of infectious diseases is on the rise. Thirty new diseases have emerged in the last twenty years, including SARS and MERS. For many of these new diseases, there is no treatment, cure, or vaccine. As a result, the diseases are able to spread widely. In addition, modern transportation, especially air travel, has made it nearly impossible to contain a fast-spreading disease to one country or area. Scientists predict that by 2050, infectious diseases will be the number one killer in the world, surpassing heart disease [This book explores the topic of infectious diseases]"--Provided by publisher.

"Social media outlets can strengthen ties between friends and family, but they can also be used for nefarious purposes--from inciting insurrection to shaming, bullying, and spreading hatred. Using personal stories, academic studies, and current events, this book explores the ways in which social media platforms are empowering dark forces to tear at the fabric of society"--.