About the Book

But who are these digital natives? How are they different from older generations - or "digital immigrants" - and what is the world they're creating going to look like? In "Born Digital," leading internet and technology experts John Palfrey and Urs Gasser offer a sociological portrait of this exotic tribe of young people who can seem, even to those merely a generation older, both extraordinarily sophisticated and strangely narrow.

Based on original research, "Born Digital "explores a broad range of issues, from the highly philosophical to the purely practical: What does identity mean for young people who have dozens of online profiles and avatars? Should we worry about privacy issues - or is privacy even a relevant concern for digital natives? How does the concept of safety translate into an increasingly virtual world? Is "stranger-danger" a real problem, or a red herring? What lies ahead - socially, professionally, and psychologically - for this generation?

A smart, practical guide to a brave new world and its complex inhabitants, "Born Digital "will be essential reading for parents, teachers, and the myriad of confused adults who want to understand the digital present - and shape the digital future.

Product Details

Media: Hardcover Book, 375 pages

Language: English

Publisher: Basic Books (AZ) (Aug. 31st, 2008)

ISBN-10: 0465005152

ISBN-13: 9780465005154

Dimensions: 6.10 x 9.20 x 1.40 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.45 lbs

• Categories: Engineering Social Aspects General Sociology