The Kids are Online: Confronting the Myths and Realities of Young Digital Life
Confronting the Myths and Realities of Young Digital Life
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Ysabel Gerrard's "The Kids are Online" delves into the complexities of young people's digital experiences, challenging common misconceptions.
The book uses a mix of sociological and creative methods to reveal both the positive and negative aspects of online spaces.
Gerrard highlights the paradoxes inherent in social media use, showing how platforms can be both beneficial and harmful.
The analysis is insightful and engaging, offering valuable perspectives for social scientists and anyone interested in understanding contemporary digital life.
The book's findings are relevant to various fields, including education, policy, and technology.
The book uses a mix of sociological and creative methods to reveal both the positive and negative aspects of online spaces.
Gerrard highlights the paradoxes inherent in social media use, showing how platforms can be both beneficial and harmful.
The analysis is insightful and engaging, offering valuable perspectives for social scientists and anyone interested in understanding contemporary digital life.
The book's findings are relevant to various fields, including education, policy, and technology.
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Mentioned by the podcast host as an insightful and engaging exploration of young people's experiences navigating the online and offline world.
Ysabel Gerrard, "The Kids Are Online: Confronting the Myths and Realities of Young Digital Life" (U California Press, 2025)
Mentioned by the host as a book exploring young people's understanding and experience of navigating the online and offline world.
Ysabel Gerrard, "The Kids Are Online: Confronting the Myths and Realities of Young Digital Life" (U California Press, 2025)
