1st Edition
The Multiplicities of Internet Addiction The Misrecognition of Leisure and Learning
By Nicola F. Johnson
Copyright 2009
168 Pages
by
Routledge
166 Pages
by
Routledge
166 Pages
by
Routledge
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Overuse of the internet is often characterized as problematic, disruptive, or addictive, with stories frequently claiming that online use interferes with relationships, or that 'excessive' time in front of computer screens is unhealthy. The Multiplicities of Internet Addiction contests the claim that computers - specifically Internet use - are addictive, arguing that use of the Internet is now a... Read more
Contents: Introduction: addiction: it got your attention; Internet addiction: contrasting viewpoints; When do we say 'too much'? Being cautious about 'over-use' and virtual reality; Technological development and childhood play: the changing nature of everyday leisure; Bordieu's theory of practice; Introducing some teenage technological experts: digital insiders; The blur between leisure, learning and expertise; Internet addiction in the lives of teenagers; New forms of privilege; Misrecognition of the practice of leisure; Conclusion: reframing our gaze on internet addiction; References; Index.
Biography
Nicola F. Johnson is a Senior Lecturer, Monash University, Australia
