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: Watkins, S. Craig (Samuel Craig)

Imprint:Boston : Beacon Press, c2009.

Descriptionxxi, 249 p. ; 24 cm.

Note: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 Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.

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