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Author:
Netzley, Patricia D.
Title:
Is online addiction a serious problem? / Patricia D. Netzley.
Publisher:
ReferencePoint PressInc.,
Copyright Date:
2014
Description:
96 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subject:
Internet addiction--Popular works.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 87-88) and index.
Contents:
What are the origins of online addiction concerns? -- Are online addictions real addictions? -- Are addictions to online shopping and social networking serious problems? -- Are addictions to gaming and gambling serious problems? -- How can people recover from online addictions?
Summary:
Some experts estimate that 5 to 10 percent of Internet users suffer from some form of online addiction to varying degrees, while others believe that excessive Internet use should not be called an addiction. Through objective discussion, numerous direct quotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines this issue.
Series:
In controversy
ISBN:
1601526202 (hardback)
9781601526205 (hardback)
LCCN:
2013029018
Locations:
MMPE553 -- Algona Public Library (Algona)
IBAX173 -- North Iowa Area Community College Library (Mason City)

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