Current Issues: Social Media

Students and educators will find this series relevant and current. All aspects of one's online presence are covered; the what, why, and how information is collected is explored and the ways in which it can be protected is explained. Each volume gives a concise history regarding online privacy as it pertains to each of the subjects. Real-life and/or news stories are interspersed giving substance to the facts discussed.

Researchers believe that between one and eight percent of people who use the Internet become addicted to it. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines: Is Internet and Social Media Addiction a Serious Problem? What Causes Online Addiction? How Do Online Addictions Affect Health and Well-Being? and How Can People Overcome Internet and Social Media Addiction?