The Routledge Companion to Digital Media and Children

Leslie Haddon editor Lelia Green editor Tama Leaver editor Donell Holloway editor Kylie Stevenson editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:28th Oct '20

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This companion presents the newest research in this important area, showcasing the huge diversity in children’s relationships with digital media around the globe, and exploring the benefits, challenges, history, and emerging developments in the field.

Children are finding novel ways to express their passions and priorities through innovative uses of digital communication tools. This collection investigates and critiques the dynamism of children's lives online with contributions fielding both global and hyper-local issues, and bridging the wide spectrum of connected media created for and by children. From education to children's rights to cyberbullying and youth in challenging circumstances, the interdisciplinary approach ensures a careful, nuanced, multi-dimensional exploration of children’s relationships with digital media.

Featuring a highly international range of case studies, perspectives, and socio-cultural contexts, The Routledge Companion to Digital Media and Children is the perfect reference tool for students and researchers of media and communication, family and technology studies, psychology, education, anthropology, and sociology, as well as interested teachers, policy makers, and parents.

"Really impressive in range, originality, coverage. A major contribution – fabulous work!"

-- Gerard Goggin, Wee Kim Wee Professor of Communication Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

"The Routledge Companion to Digital Media and Children contains an impressive lineup of scholarsoffering captivating insights into the lives of present-day children in a world aflush with digital media. Definitely a must read for scholars, parents, educators and policy makers alike. "

-- Andra Siibak, Professor of Media Studies, University of Tartu, Estonia


"Really impressive in range, originality, coverage. A major contribution – fabulous work!"

-- Gerard Goggin, Wee Kim Wee Professor of Communication Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

"The Routledge Companion to Digital Media and Children contains an impressive lineup of scholarsoffering captivating insights into the lives of present-day children in a world aflush with digital media. Definitely a must read for scholars, parents, educators and policy makers alike. "

-- Andra Siibak, Professor of Media Studies, University of Tartu, Estonia

"This is an important and timely book that offers a range of significant insights into children's engagement with digital media. This complex topic is best addressed through an approach evident in this book - interdisciplinary and international in nature, with emphasis placed on the agency and rights of children.The range and scope of the book is outstanding, making The Routledge Companion to Digital Media and Children a must-read for all those interested in the digital lifeworlds of children in contemporary societies."

-- Jackie Marsh, Professor of Education, University of Sheffield, UK

"The Routledge Companion to Digital Media and Children provides a cutting edge look at the most important issues surrounding young people’s use of media. It is timely, coherent, thoughtful, and thought-provoking. I will most certainly keep this volume handy on my bookshelf as it is the kind of resource one turns to again and again for research, teaching, and inspiration."

-- Amy Jordan, Professor and Chair of Journalism and Media Studies, Rutgers University, USA

ISBN: 9781138544345

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1500g

604 pages