Internet Psychology: The Basics
Yair Amichai-Hamburger
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Paperback. Series: The Basics. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JM; UBJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
We can't imagine our lives without the Internet. It is the tool of our existence; without it we couldn't work, plan our social and leisure activities, and interact with friends. The Internet's influence on contemporary society extends across every aspect of our personal and professional lives, but how has this altered us in psychological terms? How are we to understand how the Internet can promote enormous amounts of caring and kindness to strangers and yet be the source of unremitting acts of terror? This book, grounded in the latest cutting-edge research, enhances our understanding ... Read more
We can't imagine our lives without the Internet. It is the tool of our existence; without it we couldn't work, plan our social and leisure activities, and interact with friends. The Internet's influence on contemporary society extends across every aspect of our personal and professional lives, but how has this altered us in psychological terms? How are we to understand how the Internet can promote enormous amounts of caring and kindness to strangers and yet be the source of unremitting acts of terror? This book, grounded in the latest cutting-edge research, enhances our understanding ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Series
The Basics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
202
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781138656062
SKU
V9781138656062
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Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
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99-1
About Yair Amichai-Hamburger
Yair Amichai-Hamburger is the Director of the Research Centre for Internet Psychology (CIP) in Herzliya, Israel, and a leading industrial consultant in the field. He has written widely on the impact of the Internet on wellbeing, and is credited as being one of the earliest commentators to note the potential power and significance of online social networks. His first book, ... Read more
Reviews for Internet Psychology: The Basics
`This outstanding book presents an excellent overview of the psychology of the internet, analysing how our notions of anonymity, exposure, control, accessibility and equality will be revolutionalized in an on-line environment. It explains how the digital age will force us to re-think our conventional ideas about romance, relationships, aggression, parenting and group behaviour. The book will be of interest to ... Read more