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Author:   Bernadette H. Schell, Ph.D.
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Greenwood Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.567kg
ISBN:  

9781440838965

ISBN 10:   1440838968
Pages:   360
Publication Date:   22 February 2016
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Preface Part I: Online Issues Involving Harm to Persons Chapter 1: Internet and Gaming Addictions Interview with an Expert: Dr. Kimberly Young Chapter 2: Cyberbullying and Cyberstalking Interview with an Expert: Detective Constable Warren Bulmer Chapter 3: Online Predators Interview with an Expert: Dr. Angela Eke Chapter 4: Corporate/Government Network Hacks, Identity Theft, and Internet Fraud Interview with an Expert: Dr. Doug Salane Part II: Macro-System Issues Regarding Online Health and Safety Chapter 5: Technology and Social Behavior: The Rise of Social Media Web Sites Interview with an Expert: Dr. Tom Holt Chapter 6: Copyright Infringement, File Sharing, and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Networks Interview with an Expert: Dr. Michael Bachmann Chapter 7: Obscene and Offensive Content and Online Censorship Interview with an Expert: Mr. David Butt Chapter 8: Online Personal Health Records and Health Services Interview with an Expert: Dr. Patrick Hung Directory of Resources Index

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The volume succeeds in providing a digestible overview on topics that can be technologically, legally, and morally complex, which sets it apart from other works on these concepts. . . . A good overview on topics related to online safety for a young adult audience. Recommended for high school, undergraduate, and larger public libraries. - School Library Journal Schell's book is both informative and complex. . . . Parents would benefit from this book because it teaches about gaming, Internet, and social media addiction and how to help their children and teens avoid developing this addiction. Further, it serves as a resource of how to protect their children and teens from becoming a victim of an online predator and how to safely block inappropriate websites. This book is also intended for college students who are interested in criminology, law, cyber-psychology, and any other aspect of human behavior. . . . There is an abundance of legal information ranging from copyright infringement to our personal healthcare records. However, with the complexity comes an understanding of how we can stay safe online, as well as how our freedom of speech will never be a total freedom. - PsycCRITIQUES Online Health and Safety: From Cyberbullying to Internet Addiction provides a detailed glimpse into the micro and macro issues that stem from online activities and developments. . . . Bernadette Schell successfully provides an accurate account of historical events, recent cases, relevant research, and well-supported conclusions on how to proactively fight the harms rooted in various online activities. - Journal of Youth and Adolescence

The volume succeeds in providing a digestible overview on topics that can be technologically, legally, and morally complex, which sets it apart from other works on these concepts. . . . A good overview on topics related to online safety for a young adult audience. Recommended for high school, undergraduate, and larger public libraries. - <strong>School Library Journal</strong>

Author Information

Bernadette H. Schell is vice provost at Laurentian University in Barrie, Ontario, Canada.

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