The Multiplicities of Internet Addiction

The Multiplicities of Internet Addiction
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 152
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ISBN-10 : 9781317023616
ISBN-13 : 1317023617
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Book Synopsis The Multiplicities of Internet Addiction by : Nicola F. Johnson

Download or read book The Multiplicities of Internet Addiction written by Nicola F. Johnson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-03 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overuse of the internet is often characterized as problematic, disruptive, or addictive, with stories frequently claiming that online use interferes with relationships, or that 'excessive' time in front of computer screens is unhealthy. The Multiplicities of Internet Addiction contests the claim that computers - specifically Internet use - are addictive, arguing that use of the Internet is now a form of everyday leisure engaged in by many people in Western society. Offering an analysis of the nature of addiction alongside a detailed empirical study of home computer use, this book will be of interest not only to sociologists of culture and popular culture, but also to scholars of media, ICT and education.


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