Kids Online - Opportunities and Risks for Children (Hardcover)

As the internet and new online technologies are becoming embedded in everyday life, there are increasing questions about their social implications and consequences. Children, young people, and their families tend to be at the forefront of new media adoption, benefiting from early experiences to the new opportunities afforded by the internet, mobile and broadband content, online games, and peer-to-peer technologies. However, they also encounter a range of risky or negative experiences for which they may be unprepared. These risks, the everyday contexts in which they occur, and the ways in which they are being addressed, are all subject to continual change. This book examines the opportunities and risks at hand for children who have access to online technology. Each chapter has a distinct pan-European focus. With its unique comparative approach, the book captures the diverse, topical, and timely expertise generated by the EU Kids Online project, which brings together 60 researchers from

General

Imprint:	Policy Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2009
First published:	September 2009
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	296
ISBN-13:	978-1-84742-439-6
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Impact of science & technology on society Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > Child welfare Promotions
LSN:	1-84742-439-2
Barcode:	9781847424396

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