Internet Addiction and Online Gaming

Mcquade, Samuel/ Rogers, Marcus K., Ph.d.

ISBN 10: 1604136960 / ISBN 13: 9781604136968

Published by Chelsea House Pub, 2012

1st edition. 144 pages. 9.50x6.75x0.75 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # zk1604136960

Synopsis:

The internet is available anywhere, anytime, but this accessibility makes it difficult for people with online addictions or compulsions to avoid the object of their compulsion. This discusses the nature of these problems, their impact on society, and how readers can identify an emerging addiction.

From the Back Cover: The Cybersafety set is intended to help teens better understand the nature of the online world, learn to analyze the information found there, and inform them about online pitfalls and dangerous behaviors so that they can stay safe and get the most from their online experience. The books examine the typical activities teens undertake online and point out the risks connected to them while offering advice on how to avoid them. They also define and explain different types of cybercrime, from digital piracy to identity theft to stalking, and use real-life cases to illustrate how serious they can be. Also covered are the techniques criminals and predators use online, how law enforcement combats cybercrime, current laws about cybercrime, and what is appropriate behavior in the online world.

The books the Cybersafety set give middle and high school students and teachers alike the information they need to protect themselves in cyberspace.

Each book in this set explores a different aspect of the Internet, the World Wide Web, and mobile communications and computing.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Internet Addiction and Online Gaming
Publisher: Chelsea House Pub
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: Library Binding
Condition: Brand New