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The Psychology of the Internet

Authors

Patricia Wallace, University of Maryland, University College
Published 2015

Description

An engaging and research-based text, The Psychology of the Internet provides a balanced overview of the psychological aspects of cyberspace. It explores crucial questions about the internet's effects on human behavior, such as why we often act in uncharacteristic ways in online environments and how social media influence the impressions we form and our personal relationships. The book's balanced approach to the subject encourages readers to think critically about the psychology of the internet, and how and why their own…

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Key features

  • Features numerous examples that will resonate with students and encourage critical thinking about internet psychology and their own online behavior
  • Discusses cases of online gaffes and shows how students can avoid making similar mistakes
  • Considers how students can influence the future of the internet, improving the online climate

About the book

  • DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139940962
  • Subjects Applied Psychology,Psychology,Sociology,Sociology: General Interest
  • Format: Paperback
    • Publication date: 10 November 2015
    • ISBN: 9781107437326
    • Dimensions (mm): 228 x 152 mm
    • Weight: 0.55kg
    • Contains: 5 b/w illus. 8 tables
    • Page extent: 392 pages
    • Availability: Available
  • Format: Hardback
    • Publication date: 26 November 2015
    • ISBN: 9781107079137
    • Dimensions (mm): 228 x 152 mm
    • Weight: 0.68kg
    • Contains: 5 b/w illus. 8 tables
    • Page extent: 404 pages
    • Availability: Available, despatch within 1-2 weeks
  • Format: Digital
    • Publication date: 28 May 2018
    • ISBN: 9781139940962

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