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Successes and Setbacks of Social Media - by Cheyenne Seymour (Paperback)

Successes and Setbacks of Social Media - by  Cheyenne Seymour (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Discover the real-life impacts of social media use through a collection of fascinating academic perspectives</b></p> <p><i>Successes and Setbacks of Social Media: Impact on Academic Life</i> rigorously explores the positive and negative impacts of social media as a communication tool. The book incorporates a diverse group of opinions and perspectives, all of which reflect on how social media might influence academic success, relationships, self-worth, and engagement with virtual networks.</p> <p>Accomplished academic and editor Dr. Cheyenne Seymour delivers an insightful examination of the different ways that social media can catapult people into success or failure. Four key areas are explored: academics, authenticity, relationships, and self-worth. Each area contains a synthesis of the latest research, supplemented with contributions that explore the negative and positive aspects of each area. The editor also includes perspectives that discuss emerging technologies, the impact they have on social media, and the impacts they might have in the future.</p> <p>The book offers readers a wide variety of benefits, including: </p> <ul> <li>An informative synthesis of peer-reviewed research about the impact of social media on individuals today</li> <li>Chapters that investigate both positive and negative aspects of social media across multiple demographics and usage scenarios</li> <li>Illuminating reports on experiences with several social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat</li> <li>An analysis of potential future developments and emerging technologies in social media and the coming social and ethical concerns that might arise</li> </ul> <p>Perfect for advanced undergraduate and graduate level students across a variety of disciplines, but particularly in courses on social media, mass communication, relational communication, and strategic communication, Successes and Setbacks of Social Media also belongs on the bookshelves of anyone with even a passing interest in the real-world impacts of social media usage.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p><b>DISCOVER THE REAL-LIFE IMPACTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA USE THROUGH A COLLECTION OF FASCINATING ACADEMIC PERSPECTIVES</b> <p><i>Successes and Setbacks of Social Media: Impact on Academic Life</i> presents a diverse group of experiences to reveal how social media can influence the pursuit of higher education and engagement with virtual networks. <p>Accomplished academic and editor Dr. Cheyenne Seymour delivers an insightful examination of the various ways social media usage can lead to problems or progress for students. Four key areas are explored in this book: academics, authenticity, relationships, and self-worth. Each content area features a synthesis of the latest research and essays reflecting the perspectives of students, professionals, faculty, and administrators on the ways that social media creates benefits and challenges for individuals pursuing degrees. The editor also explores emerging social media trends and technology, along with their potential for subsequent significance in higher education. <p>This book offers readers a range of information on social media, including: <ul> <li>Compelling research highlighting social media's influence on undergraduate and graduate students</li> <li>Illuminating chapters on the positive and negative aspects of social media across multiple demographics and usage scenarios</li> <li>Forthcoming essays reflecting experiences with several social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter</li> <li>Emerging social media practices in higher education and their potential for future impact</li> </ul> <p>Perfect for advanced undergraduate and graduate level students across a variety of disciplines, but particularly in courses on social media, mass communication, relational communication, and strategic communication. <i>Successes and Setbacks of Social Media</i> also belongs on the bookshelves of anyone with even a passing interest in the real-world impacts of social media usage.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>CHEYENNE SEYMOUR, EdD</b> is Assistant Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences at Bronx Community College. Her research areas include social media, public speaking, and rhetoric. She earned her Doctorate of Education from New England College.

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