The Multiplicities of Internet Addiction
The Misrecognition of Leisure and Learning
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:11th Nov '16
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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.
ISBN: 9781138255036
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 453g
168 pages