Social media / social networking Books

Book SynopsisOwing to the proliferation of screens and networked culture, young fans have moved beyond being simply media consumers. Today they are content interpreters and creatorsliving in a remix culture, reconstructing transmedia narratives, and interacting with culture industries. Young fans' relationship to technology has transformed their discourses, interpersonal relationships, and the way they participate in communities. This book delves into these issues, looking at social and cultural approaches to human development to study the identities and activities of fan communities among young people. The book explores communities related to Harry Potter, One Direction, Fortnite, Warhammer, TikTok, and television programs. Drawing on an ethnographic approach and big data analysis, Adolescent Fans demonstrates how digital technology has changed not only fan behavior, but also research practices used to understand what it means to be a young fan. Table of ContentsList of Illustrations – List of Tables – Acknowledgements – Introduction: Searching for Teenage Fans – Teenage Fans around One Direction and Harry Styles – Fans’ Cultural Tools in the Harry Potter Universe – Fandom, Micro-Celebrities and New Media – Reinventing Images and Fan Discourses – Fans in a Multiplatform Society – Adolescent Boys as Fans in the Warhammer Community – Fans’ Productive Communities around Fortnite – Conclusions: Adolescent Fans and Digital Lives – References – Index.

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Book SynopsisOwing to the proliferation of screens and networked culture, young fans have moved beyond being simply media consumers. Today they are content interpreters and creatorsliving in a remix culture, reconstructing transmedia narratives, and interacting with culture industries. Young fans' relationship to technology has transformed their discourses, interpersonal relationships, and the way they participate in communities. This book delves into these issues, looking at social and cultural approaches to human development to study the identities and activities of fan communities among young people. The book explores communities related to Harry Potter, One Direction, Fortnite, Warhammer, TikTok, and television programs. Drawing on an ethnographic approach and big data analysis, Adolescent Fans demonstrates how digital technology has changed not only fan behavior, but also research practices used to understand what it means to be a young fan. Table of ContentsList of Illustrations – List of Tables – Acknowledgements – Introduction: Searching for Teenage Fans – Teenage Fans around One Direction and Harry Styles – Fans’ Cultural Tools in the Harry Potter Universe – Fandom, Micro-Celebrities and New Media – Reinventing Images and Fan Discourses – Fans in a Multiplatform Society – Adolescent Boys as Fans in the Warhammer Community – Fans’ Productive Communities around Fortnite – Conclusions: Adolescent Fans and Digital Lives – References – Index.

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Book SynopsisAs social networking continues to evolve and expand, the opportunities for deviant and criminal behavior have multiplied. Social Networking as a Criminal Enterprise explores how new avenues for social networking criminality have affected our criminal justice system.With insight from field experts, this book examines: The history of social networking and the process of developing an online identity Schools of criminological theory and how they relate to criminality on social networking websites Forms of criminal behavior that can be performed utilizing social networking websites Criminality via texting, identity theft, and hacking Adolescents as offenders and victims in cyberbullying and digital piracy Online sexual victimization, including child pornography and sexual solicitation of youth The book concludes by discussing law enforcement'sTrade Review"The book is quite readable, and some chapters are of professional interest to security practitioners. But chapters 1 through 8 should be read by those who use the Internet and who are interested in protecting their privacy, their assets, and even their very lives."—G. Ernest Govea, in Security Management"…for the more advanced criminologist or criminologist in training, this book could be very useful. Overall, the book has a good selection of authors in SNA, and discussion of a nice assortment of current cybercrimes, including identity theft and cyberbullying. The authors also do a sufficient job of distinguishing between SNA and social networking (e.g., Facebook, Twitter). Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students, faculty, professionals.—L. L. Hansen, Western New England University"The book is quite readable, and some chapters are of professional interest to security practitioners. But chapters 1 through 8 should be read by those who use the Internet and who are interested in protecting their privacy, their assets, and even their very lives."—G. Ernest Govea, in Security Management"…for the more advanced criminologist or criminologist in training, this book could be very useful. Overall, the book has a good selection of authors in SNA, and discussion of a nice assortment of current cybercrimes, including identity theft and cyberbullying. The authors also do a sufficient job of distinguishing between SNA and social networking (e.g., Facebook, Twitter). Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students, faculty, professionals.—L. L. Hansen, Western New England UniversityTable of ContentsUnderstanding the Social Network. History of Social Networking. Creating Identity on Social Network Sites. Social Networks and Crime: Applying Criminological Theories. Types of Social Working Criminality. Texting and Social Networks. Identity Theft and Social Networks. Wall Posts and Tweets and Blogs, Oh My! A Look at Cyberbullying via Social Media. Understanding Digital Piracy Using Social Networks: An Integrated Theory Approach. Patterns of Sexual Victimization of Children and Women in the Multipurpose Social Networking Sites. Case Study: Advancing Research on Hackers Through Social Network Data. The Criminal Justice System and Social Networking. Further Examining Officer Perceptions and Support for Online Community Policing. Prosecution and Social Media. Corrections and Social Networking Websites. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe brand new book from award-winning comedian, podcaster, undercover cop, and Sunday Times bestselling author James Acaster.Trade ReviewFunny, fantastical and forthright, this is an indispensable survival guide to the real world. * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisCyberbullying in social media is one of the most important concerns in educational institutions at the K-12 and higher education levels today. Cyberbullying is complicated because it involves children, parents, and other family members as well as society at-large. It hurts the victim, the cyberbully, their families, their friends, others at and beyond the school, and our American society in countless direct and indirect ways educationally, emotionally, mentally, physically, socially, and in some cases it takes the victim's life away. Sometimes the results of cyberbullying are intentional, other times the results are unintended.This book presents the information from the collaborative efforts and perspectives of a current school district superintendent who has researched and worked day-to-day with the issues, and an attorney currently dealing with the legal issues relevant to cyberbullying. This book is helpful to students, parents, educators, mental and medical health professionals, aTrade ReviewWith the proliferation of social media and its integration into the daily lives of children and adolescents, cyberbullying has become a critical issue in basic school safety. Horowitz (a school district superintendent) and Bollinger (an attorney) offer a curated discussion examining the complexity of cyberbullying as a phenomenon and its effects on safety and quality of life for its victims. The text guides the reader through a foundational examination of cyberbullying interactions and the potential detrimental effects on a person's educational, emotional, and physical well-being. In addition, the authors review current legal aspects of cyberbullying across various states and the effects of cyberbullying on educational practices. While the text is not intended to serve as definitive legal advice, the discussion offers a high-quality, jargon-free examination of this complex topic. The text is highly recommended for current and future educators as well as associated professionals—including mental and medical health professionals—working in all levels of education. Additionally, the text is recommended for general readers interested in the topic. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above; general readers. * CHOICE *Both a primer and a refresher course, this book is sure to find its way into many educators' hands. * Library Journal *Clearly the use of social media and other web-based resources are a vital part of a 21st century education. Dorothy Bollinger, Esq. and Dr. Merle Horowitz's new book, Cyberbullying and Social Media Within Educational Institutions, is a compelling and convincing text which reinforces the need for educators, parents, students, and community members to be vigilant in ensuring that students and faculty members are 'safe' both physically and psychologically in America's schools. The book provides a very convincing argument for ethical and appropriate Internet use as well as offering a wealth of quality resources for educators. This is a must read for today's educational professionals. The case studies provide real time and life examples of our need to be vigilant to protect our students and staff members. I encourage my colleagues to inculcate the work of Merle Horowitz and Dorothy Bollinger. -- Amy F. Sichel, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, Abington, Pennsylvania, Past-President of AASA, Alexandria, VirginiaFor those school administrators uncertain about the nature or implications of cyber-bullying, the contents of this volume by Horowitz and Bollinger will be eye-opening. They make clear the many ways in which students but particularly teachers can and are victimized through yet another misuse of the Internet. The significantly unique contribution of this volume, however, comes from their application of the case study method used widely in legal education to make explicit the liabilities to school systems of ignoring the problem and the legal implications for cyberbullies when caught! This is a must-read for those in charge of school systems and of schools! -- Raymond P. Lorion, Ph.D., Dean, College of Education, Towson University, Towson, MDIn Cyberbullying and Social Media Within Educational Institutions, Horowitz and Bollinger have written an accessible and useful book that surveys the challenges presented by cyberbullying. They provide a clear look at what counts as cyberbullying and problematic social media use. They discuss educational and legal issues involving students, educators and parents, and discuss the standards that educational institutions and the courts have used in addressing situations related to cyberbullying and problematic social media use. This book is an excellent overview as well as a handy reference guide with practical advice for educators at all levels, for parents, and for attorneys. -- Harris Sokoloff, Ph.D., Director, Center for School Study Councils, Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania, Penn Project for Civic EngagementTable of ContentsForeword Preface Acknowledgments INTRODUCTION I.CYBERBULLYING AND SOCIAL MEDIA: STUDENTS A.Educational Aspects Cyberbullying Safe Learning Environment Sexting Emotional Responses to Cyberbullying Cyberbullying Research Studies Social Media Safe Learning Environment Health Benefits vs. Concerns Social Media Cyberbullying Issues Social Media Sexting Issues Sexting Research Studies Privacy Issues Social Media In Higher Education B.Legal Aspects Cyberbullying and Social Media Defined Cyberbullying State Statutes, Regulations and Policies Social Media Louisiana Indiana Nebraska Definitions and Types of Social Media Cyberbullying In Social Media: It Really, Really Hurts Examination of Cyberbullying in Social Media Criminal Statutes and Proposed Federal Civil Legislation State Statutes Federal Statutes Proposed Federal Civil Legislation Examination of Adjudicated State and Federal Cyberbullying in Social Media Cases First Amendment – School District Speech Cases Material and Substantial Disruption Standards Student-to-Student Speech Student-to-Teacher and Student-to-Administrator Speech Forecast of Substantial Disruption Standard Student-to-Student Speech Student-to-Teacher and Student-to-Administrator Speech Other Standards True Threat Standard Fraser Standard Hazelwood Standard Morse Standard First Amendment - Higher Education Speech Cases Qualified Immunity Defamation Cases Harassment Cases, Statutes, and Regulations Title IX Sexting Cases and Statutes Title VI Civil Rights and Other Statutes, Educational Institutions’ Policies Substantive Due Process Equal Protection Invasion of Privacy Cases Examination of Cyberbullying in Social Media Cases Filed, but Not Adjudicate Conclusion II.CYBERBULLYING AND SOCIAL MEDIA: EMPLOYEES A.Educational Aspects Cyberbullying E-Mail Usage: Friend or Foe Social Media Disciplinary Actions Privacy Issues Use in Higher Education B.Legal Aspects Students Allegedly Cyberbullying Educators and Educators Allegedly Cyberbullying Students Statutes: Students Cyberbullying Educators Arkansas California Colorado Florida Hawaii Mississippi North Carolina Oklahoma Utah Cases: Students Allegedly Cyberbullying Educators Cases Where the Employees and Educational Entities Were Successful Cases Where The Students Were Successful Cases Filed, but Not Adjudicated Cases: Educators Allegedly Cyberbullying Students Case Where Employee was Disciplined, but not Terminated Case Where the Employee was Terminated Case Filed, But Not Adjudicated Conclusion III.CYBERBULLYING AND SOCIAL MEDIA: PARENTS A.Educational Aspects Cyberbullying United States Concerns International Concerns Social Media Health Benefits and Concerns Public Health Approach Responses to Parent Cyberbullying or Harassment B.Legal Aspects Civil and Criminal Statutes and Regulations Contract Terms Court Decisions Involving Parents and Educational Institutions Civil Rights Cases Parent/Student Victims vs. Educational Institutions Parent/Student Victims and Employee Victim Social Media Privacy Case Conclusion IV.CONCLUSION Appendices ATable of State Bullying and Cyberbullying Laws BTable of Cyberbullying in Social Media Cases CReferences DCenters and Resources EQuestions and Ideas for Staff Development About the Authors

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Book SynopsisCyberbullying in social media is one of the most important concerns in educational institutions at the K-12 and higher education levels today. Cyberbullying is complicated because it involves children, parents, and other family members as well as society at-large. It hurts the victim, the cyberbully, their families, their friends, others at and beyond the school, and our American society in countless direct and indirect ways educationally, emotionally, mentally, physically, socially, and in some cases it takes the victim's life away. Sometimes the results of cyberbullying are intentional, other times the results are unintended.This book presents the information from the collaborative efforts and perspectives of a current school district superintendent who has researched and worked day-to-day with the issues, and an attorney currently dealing with the legal issues relevant to cyberbullying. This book is helpful to students, parents, educators, mental and medical health professionals, aTrade ReviewWith the proliferation of social media and its integration into the daily lives of children and adolescents, cyberbullying has become a critical issue in basic school safety. Horowitz (a school district superintendent) and Bollinger (an attorney) offer a curated discussion examining the complexity of cyberbullying as a phenomenon and its effects on safety and quality of life for its victims. The text guides the reader through a foundational examination of cyberbullying interactions and the potential detrimental effects on a person's educational, emotional, and physical well-being. In addition, the authors review current legal aspects of cyberbullying across various states and the effects of cyberbullying on educational practices. While the text is not intended to serve as definitive legal advice, the discussion offers a high-quality, jargon-free examination of this complex topic. The text is highly recommended for current and future educators as well as associated professionals—including mental and medical health professionals—working in all levels of education. Additionally, the text is recommended for general readers interested in the topic. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above; general readers. * CHOICE *Both a primer and a refresher course, this book is sure to find its way into many educators' hands. * Library Journal *Clearly the use of social media and other web-based resources are a vital part of a 21st century education. Dorothy Bollinger, Esq. and Dr. Merle Horowitz's new book, Cyberbullying and Social Media Within Educational Institutions, is a compelling and convincing text which reinforces the need for educators, parents, students, and community members to be vigilant in ensuring that students and faculty members are 'safe' both physically and psychologically in America's schools. The book provides a very convincing argument for ethical and appropriate Internet use as well as offering a wealth of quality resources for educators. This is a must read for today's educational professionals. The case studies provide real time and life examples of our need to be vigilant to protect our students and staff members. I encourage my colleagues to inculcate the work of Merle Horowitz and Dorothy Bollinger. -- Amy F. Sichel, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, Abington, Pennsylvania, Past-President of AASA, Alexandria, VirginiaFor those school administrators uncertain about the nature or implications of cyber-bullying, the contents of this volume by Horowitz and Bollinger will be eye-opening. They make clear the many ways in which students but particularly teachers can and are victimized through yet another misuse of the Internet. The significantly unique contribution of this volume, however, comes from their application of the case study method used widely in legal education to make explicit the liabilities to school systems of ignoring the problem and the legal implications for cyberbullies when caught! This is a must-read for those in charge of school systems and of schools! -- Raymond P. Lorion, Ph.D., Dean, College of Education, Towson University, Towson, MDIn Cyberbullying and Social Media Within Educational Institutions, Horowitz and Bollinger have written an accessible and useful book that surveys the challenges presented by cyberbullying. They provide a clear look at what counts as cyberbullying and problematic social media use. They discuss educational and legal issues involving students, educators and parents, and discuss the standards that educational institutions and the courts have used in addressing situations related to cyberbullying and problematic social media use. This book is an excellent overview as well as a handy reference guide with practical advice for educators at all levels, for parents, and for attorneys. -- Harris Sokoloff, Ph.D., Director, Center for School Study Councils, Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania, Penn Project for Civic EngagementTable of ContentsForeword Preface Acknowledgments INTRODUCTION I.CYBERBULLYING AND SOCIAL MEDIA: STUDENTS A.Educational Aspects Cyberbullying Safe Learning Environment Sexting Emotional Responses to Cyberbullying Cyberbullying Research Studies Social Media Safe Learning Environment Health Benefits vs. Concerns Social Media Cyberbullying Issues Social Media Sexting Issues Sexting Research Studies Privacy Issues Social Media In Higher Education B.Legal Aspects Cyberbullying and Social Media Defined Cyberbullying State Statutes, Regulations and Policies Social Media Louisiana Indiana Nebraska Definitions and Types of Social Media Cyberbullying In Social Media: It Really, Really Hurts Examination of Cyberbullying in Social Media Criminal Statutes and Proposed Federal Civil Legislation State Statutes Federal Statutes Proposed Federal Civil Legislation Examination of Adjudicated State and Federal Cyberbullying in Social Media Cases First Amendment – School District Speech Cases Material and Substantial Disruption Standards Student-to-Student Speech Student-to-Teacher and Student-to-Administrator Speech Forecast of Substantial Disruption Standard Student-to-Student Speech Student-to-Teacher and Student-to-Administrator Speech Other Standards True Threat Standard Fraser Standard Hazelwood Standard Morse Standard First Amendment - Higher Education Speech Cases Qualified Immunity Defamation Cases Harassment Cases, Statutes, and Regulations Title IX Sexting Cases and Statutes Title VI Civil Rights and Other Statutes, Educational Institutions’ Policies Substantive Due Process Equal Protection Invasion of Privacy Cases Examination of Cyberbullying in Social Media Cases Filed, but Not Adjudicate Conclusion II.CYBERBULLYING AND SOCIAL MEDIA: EMPLOYEES A.Educational Aspects Cyberbullying E-Mail Usage: Friend or Foe Social Media Disciplinary Actions Privacy Issues Use in Higher Education B.Legal Aspects Students Allegedly Cyberbullying Educators and Educators Allegedly Cyberbullying Students Statutes: Students Cyberbullying Educators Arkansas California Colorado Florida Hawaii Mississippi North Carolina Oklahoma Utah Cases: Students Allegedly Cyberbullying Educators Cases Where the Employees and Educational Entities Were Successful Cases Where The Students Were Successful Cases Filed, but Not Adjudicated Cases: Educators Allegedly Cyberbullying Students Case Where Employee was Disciplined, but not Terminated Case Where the Employee was Terminated Case Filed, But Not Adjudicated Conclusion III.CYBERBULLYING AND SOCIAL MEDIA: PARENTS A.Educational Aspects Cyberbullying United States Concerns International Concerns Social Media Health Benefits and Concerns Public Health Approach Responses to Parent Cyberbullying or Harassment B.Legal Aspects Civil and Criminal Statutes and Regulations Contract Terms Court Decisions Involving Parents and Educational Institutions Civil Rights Cases Parent/Student Victims vs. Educational Institutions Parent/Student Victims and Employee Victim Social Media Privacy Case Conclusion IV.CONCLUSION Appendices ATable of State Bullying and Cyberbullying Laws BTable of Cyberbullying in Social Media Cases CReferences DCenters and Resources EQuestions and Ideas for Staff Development About the Authors

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Book SynopsisSocial media is ubiquitous. From Facebook and Twitter to YouTube, the blogosphere, and Massively Multi-Player Online Role-Playing Games, people have plugged into numerous online venues for social, intellectual, and leisure activities. The pervasiveness of social media calls for ethical reflection, and one of the most pertinent values at stake is that of truth. Current figures estimate there are more than 1 billion social media users worldwide with the ability to connect with people who share similar interests, to present themselves as experts on anything and everything no matter their qualifications, and to contribute the types of factual information formerly limited to professional communication outlets such as news agencies. It's this wide-ranging definition of truth that demands evaluation of the myriad ways social media affect society. This volume does just that by collecting insights from leading experts in the communication and philosophy disciplines as they examine a variety of Trade ReviewIn the blizzard of work on the new social media, this learned book is indispensable. Luminary contributors from philosophy and communications know how to make an argument and clarify ideas. They judge virtual reality by the truth principle, and their smart thinking on it makes this provocative book distinctive. While lucid on social network technologies, the authors teach us that authentic living is central. -- Clifford G. Christians, University of IllinoisBerrin Beasely and Mitch Haney’s edited book, Social Media and the Value of Truth, involves existential reflection for the 21st century. This collection of essays opens our minds and bodies to think about the nature of truth, experience, the self, and the other in a fast-paced, unreflective, instantaneous, and inescapably deceptive environment of the socially mediated virtual metaverse in which we make our home. This edited volume is a must read for students and scholars interested in understanding our environment philosophically; it aims at cultivating phronesis and praxis for living in a complex world driven by social media and where we find ourselves embedded with others. -- Annette M. Holba, Plymouth State UniversityWhereas Socrates and Aristotle desired firsthand peripatetic conversations with the Athenian hoi polloi, members of the contemporary world seemingly prefer to wander the virtual meta-verse as a clandestine avatar unbound by moral or social norms. In Social Media and the Value of Truth, Beasley and Haney have gathered together an outstandingly erudite collection of essays by some of the most cerebral scholars among us. Whether it’s resistance to shedding our mortally bound coils, a celebration or denunciation of frictionless sharing, or inconspicuous consumption among members of the virtual village, contributing authors have tackled the most captivating questions of our socially mediated time. Ethicists, journalists, sociologists, psychologists, Tweeters, Pinteresters, Tumblrers, Facebook users, Google+ enthusiasts, and even those harboring disdain for all things associated with social media undoubtedly will find the content of this anthology accessible and full of provocative nuggets worthy of serious and extended reflection. -- Joseph W. Ulatowski, University of WyomingThis collection of essays addresses questions raised by social media related to issues such as self-definition and trust. Kathy Richardson argues that a blurring of front-stage and back-stage personas challenges the ability to discern appropriate behavior and information to be shared or kept private. Deni Elliott believes the "real name requirement" raises questions about responsible information distribution and confidentiality. Paul Bloomfield explores "authentic living" via participation in multiplayer online games, and concerns about subjugation of real life to the life of one's avatar. Mitchell Haney argues that the speed of social media threatens the ability of persons to engage in life reflection and deliberation about their choices. Vance Ricks argues that social media gossip contributes to information overload and "context collapse," preventing seeing information in an appropriate light or for a certain audience. Lee Wilkins discusses "liquid journalism," noting that social media users and journalists bring "emotion" back to the news. Finally, Jane Kirtley discusses "trust" issues and questions concerning the monitoring of blogs and other forms of social media. This book raises significant questions about a phenomenon--social media--that now is central to people's lives and culture. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and above; general readers. * CHOICE *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Chapter 1: Social Media, Speed, and Authentic Living Chapter 2: I don’t do the news: If something important happens, my friends will tell me on Facebook Chapter 3: The Real Name Requirement and Ethics of Online Identity Chapter 4: Social Media, Self-Deception, and Self-Respect Chapter 5: “It’s About Trust”: Should Government Intervene to Compel Disclosure in Social Media? Chapter 6: Front-Stage and Back-Stage Kantian Ethics: Promoting Truth and Trust in Social Media Communities Chapter 7: Gossip in the Digital Age About the Contributors

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Book SynopsisPulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist James Ball takes us into the depths of the internet to trace the origins and rapid ascent of QAnon, the movement that mutated from a niche online conspiracy theory into the world’s first digital pandemic. Imagine a deadly pathogen that, once created, could infect any person in any part of the globe within seconds. No need to wait for travellers, trains, or air traffic to spread it, all you need is an internet connection. In this gripping investigation, Pulitzer Prize winner James Ball decodes the cryptic language of the online right and with a surgeon’s precision tracks the spread of QAnon, the world’s first digital pandemic. QAnon began as an internet community dedicated to supporting President Trump and intent on outing a global cabal of human traffickers. A short, cryptic message posted by an anonymous user to a niche internet forum in 2017 was the spark that ignited a global movement. What started as a macabre game of virtual make-believe quickly spiralled into the spread of virulently hateful, dangerous messaging – which turned into tragic, violent actions. Incoherent, chaotic, free from agendas: QAnon is a one-size-fits all cult conspiracy. From a standoff at the Hoover Dam, to the storming of the U.S. Capitol on 6 January 2021, to protesting COVID-19 lockdowns, this digital pandemic has spread globally and shows no signs of stopping. In The Other Pandemic Ball takes us into the niche pathways through which these digital pathogens spread, mutate and infect people all across the globe – but he also argues that the prognosis doesn’t have to be dire. He shows us that it is possible to treat and cure this virus in order to build up our digital immune systems, and be better prepared to survive the next wave. *A Financial Times Book to Read in 2023*Trade ReviewIn his new book about the QAnon movement, the investigative journalist James Ball teases out the global network of people who have essentially given up on the notion of objective reality, from bored teenage trolls to duplicitous politicians and crazed billionaires … Ball takes to his task with a convert’s zealotry -- Ethan Croft * The Times *An insightful book about the conspiracy movement compares it persuasively to a self-replicating disease … A disturbing study of the origins and resilience of an exceptionally versatile and pernicious network of paranoid digital malcontents -- Rafael Behr * Guardian *This is a worthwhile, pacy and well-written book. It is an important one, too. We need to understand why people are hoodwinked by and have faith in conspiracy theories because it is happening with increasing frequency * New Scientist *Utterly fascinating -- Dom JolyBall, with this biography of the internet, takes us beyond Zuckerberg, Bezos et al into a murkier world where we discover how everything online works and who benefits from it. Fascinating, engaging and important, too -- praise for The System * Observer *A fascinating exposé of the world behind your screen. Timely, often disturbing, and so important -- praise for The System, Caroline Criado-Perez, author of Invisible WomenBrilliant, wide-ranging … The Other Pandemic presents a detailed and disturbing diagnosis * Spectator *A riveting account * Tablet *What [Ball] reveals about QAnon is fascinating … Disturbing and insightful, The Other Pandemic is a valuable study of a “versatile and pernicious” phenomenon * Week *

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Book SynopsisThe every person's guide to social media... how to use it and what never to do.Are you trying to figure out how to safely use social media but finding yourself struggling? Here’s a book specifically designed to help regular people figure out social media platforms. It begins with a chapter about social media basics: how they normally work, why people use them, and general safety tips. It is easy to get confused by the large number of options that are out there so this book breaks down each major network into its own chapter. Chapters are included for: Facebook Snapchat Pinterest LinkedIn Instagram YouTube Twitter Reddit, and Tumblr. Because each social media platform has its their own rules, benefits, and challenges, each chapter gives a summary of the platform and tells the reader why people use it. Next, each chapter has a glossary of terms to explain language and slang that are used. This will help people who are new to social media learn about terminology like subreddits, retweets, and more. If readers decide to use the platform (or already use it and want to learn more), each chapter guides users through a “how-to” of using each platform. This includes the basic functionality, setting up profiles, settings, and odd features that even current users may not know about. Privacy and safety are also covered, with a platform-specific section devoted to these important issues in each chapter. Two final chapters cover other notable social media platforms that readers might want to know about and archiving tips for saving social media posts and information. This book can help people new to social media, people joining new social media, and people who are already on but want to learn how to better manage and protect their accounts.Trade Review[Karle] offers sage advice on how to use popular social media platforms, like LinkedIn and Facebook, while protecting your privacy. . . This book is easy to read and will appeal to a wide audience, from anyone new to social media to advanced users who want to learn how to better manage and protect their accounts. * Booklist *Melody Karle’s Social Media Survival Guide is a straightforward and useful reference for information professionals and interested individuals alike. Offering practical approaches and perspectives on privacy protection- including safety tips for each platform- this book is a timely release in our era of social saturation, fake news, and phishing. Karle’s book is reassuring yet realistic, comprehensive yet concise. A Social Media Survival Guide is a valuable resource that has arrived just in time to help readers navigate the increasingly complicated and intertwined environment of social media. -- Lindsay Cronk, Head of Collection Strategies, University of Rochester, River Campus LibrariesMelody Karle's A Social Media Survival Guide is the primer that has been needed for some time now. Karle provides smart guidelines for navigating the shark-infested waters of social media. Need a social media reference manual? No worries! This book is full of explanations and examples that illustrate best practices for today's most popular platforms. Karle caps this pragmatic work with suggestions on preserving social interactions that have become the internet we all rely on every day. -- Bobby Reed, Head of Emerging Technologies, The University of Oklahoma LibrariesA Social Media Survival Guide: How to Use the Most Popular Platforms and Protect Your Privacy by Melody Karle is full of pragmatic advice, with an eye towards making people comfortable joining online networks by pointing out the strengths of some of the most popular social sites and apps. Karle provides wary and skeptical new-comers with an easy-to-understand take on safety and privacy online, with lessons-learned and warnings that are wise, rather than dire. This book is perfect for helping you get started with social media, and puts you ahead of many experienced users by taking an in-depth look at each social media platform individually, including terminology, features, and tips. Even the social media savvy can benefit from this book, which is a rich source of best practices and new or hidden features, as well as the author's thoughts on dealing with issues like social media burnout, and turning online connections into in-person opportunities for personal and professional networking. I recommend this book to social media new-comers and advanced users alike. The lessons learned are practical and perfect for learning or teaching others about social media. -- Valerie Forrestal, Web Services Librarian/Asst. Professor, College of Staten Island Library, City University of New YorkTable of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1 – Social Media BasicsChapter 2 – FacebookChapter 3 – TwitterChapter 4 – YouTubeChapter 5 – SnapchatChapter 6 – InstagramChapter 7 – RedditChapter 8 – LinkedInChapter 9 – TumblrChapter 10 – PinterestChapter 11 – Other Notable Social Media PlatformsChapter 12 – Archiving, Saving, and Legacy ManagementIndexAbout the Author

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Book SynopsisOffers twenty-four ideas to help with college selection, admissions, and financial aid, including attending an online college fair, highlighting talents, and registering on official college Web sites.

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Book SynopsisFeaturing chapter contributions from: Brian Clark, Jay Baer, John Jantsch, Kim Garst, Sonia Simone, Donna Moritz, Denise Wakeman, Barbara Rozgonyi, Brian Dean, Syed Balkhi, Eric Ward, Andrea Vahl, Beth Hayden, Lou Bortone, Viveka von Rosen, Stephan Hovnanian, Jason van Orden, Sue B. Zimmerman, Bob Baker, Kim Dushinski, Ian Cleary, and Craig Valentine. Eager business owners gain access to the playbooks of 23 of today's most respected and well-known online marketers, who reveal their most valuable online strategies and tactics for capturing new customers and influencing ongoing purchases from current ones. Each chapter is a coaching session designed to help business owners avoid the pitfalls and mistakes by the experts who have been there and done that. Readers learn how to develop a personal media brand, build a total online presence, and create a social media strategy that increases traffic. They also discover how to develop and use content that converts visitors into buyers and ultimately loyal customers, succeed with SEO, pay-per-click, and linking strategies that get websites ranked. Also included is information on leveraging social networking apps, including Facebook, online video, and Instagram, and avoiding the mistakes made by new online businesses.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered what specific strategies the world's highest-paid Internet entrepreneurs are using to get rich? Are you tired of working forty hours per week at a job you dislike and not getting paid what you're worth? Would you like to learn how to package the knowledge already in your head and put it into high-earning digital products (ebooks, online courses, coaching programs, software, etc.)? Wouldn't it be great to make a bigger impact in the world by helping others and doing what you love? If you answered yes to any of these questions, read Matthew Loop’s Social Media Made Me Rich. This tactical blueprint shares the common denominators of the wealthiest movers and shakers online. You'll learn: - How to profit big from Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, Amazon, and Google. - The biggest (and dumbest) mistakes to avoid when using high-leverage social platforms. - A million-dollar plan so you can start from scratch and monetize who you are along with what you know. - The most sought after scripts that grow your brand, influence, and bottom line fast. - How to become the celebrity expert in your industry. - The secret to attracting greater numbers of clients and sales without spending money. Social Media Made Me Rich is a comprehensive resource that helps you achieve prosperity and abundance on your terms, even if you're starting from zero.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction PART I The Foundation Chapter 1 For the Skeptics –FAQ Chapter 2 Who Am I and Why You Need This Book Chapter 3 Why Start An Online Business? Chapter 4 The #1 Way Most Beginners Sabotage Themselves Chapter 5 The 5 Success Pillars For Internet Entrepreneurs Chapter 6 How to Position Yourself as a Leader Chapter 7 How to Manufacture Celebrity Chapter 8 The Simple Product Creation Formula Chapter 9 The Art of Copywriting and Sales Funnels Chapter 10 6 Ethical Persuasion Secrets That Bring You Money Chapter 11 How to Conduct Market Research Like a Guru PART II Traffic Generation and List Building Chapter 12 Building a Blog You Can Quickly Monetize Chapter 13 Facebook Strategies That Multiply Your Impact and Income Chapter 14 Lucrative YouTube Marketing Tactics Chapter 15 How The Pros Cash-In On Twitter Chapter 16 The Pinterest Traffic Machine Chapter 17 How to Build Your Brand With Instagram Chapter 18 Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Tips And Tricks Chapter 19 Guest Blogging Secrets Chapter 20 Making Money With Solo Ads Chapter 21 Partnering Your Way to Wealth and Influence Chapter 22 Email Marketing Strategies That Bank Chapter 23 Using Google+ And Hangouts To Grow Your Audience Chapter 24 Building Your “Street Cred” With Forums Chapter 25 Creating Buzz And Notoriety Via News Releases Chapter 26 How to Make 5 Figures In One Day With Webinars and Teleseminars Chapter 27 Is Google Adwords Right For You? Chapter 28 Getting Paid to Promote Other People’s Products Chapter 29 Podcasting For Maximum Impact and Profitability Chapter 30 Outsourcing Like an Internet Millionaire PART III Additional Ways to Monetize Your Expertise Chapter 31 Selling Private Label Products on Amazon Chapter 32 Getting Rich From Speaking Chapter 33 How to Make a Fortune From Consulting Chapter 34 Turning an IPhone App Into Your Own ATM Chapter 35 In Conclusion PART IV Advanced Training Customized to Your Needs Chapter 36 Do You Qualify For Private Coaching? Chapter 37 Spend a Life-Changing Day With Me Chapter 38 For Celebrities, Professional Athletes, Entertainers, And Public Figures Chapter 39 Want Me To Speak At Your Next Live Event? Appendix A Tools and Resources for Starting a Business Online Appendix B Helpful Content Archive Appendix C Recommended Readings

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