{"product_id":"young-people-and-the-smartphone-everyday-life-on-the-small-screen-hardcover","title":"Young People and the Smartphone: Everyday Life on the Small Screen - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichela Drusian\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePaolo Magaudda\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCosimo Marco Scarcelli\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, smartphones and digital platforms have become essential to our lives and are now inextricably interwoven into the everyday practices of millions, especially young people. Focusing on smartphone practices and experiences of youth today, this volume is the result of empirical research based on focus groups and in-depth interviews with young people aged 18-30. Grounded in media theory and analyzed through a blended lens of media and science and technology studies, the book offers detailed and fascinating insights into the everyday use of smartphones. Topics covered include the role of the smartphone as material technology, its use in interpersonal relationships, photographic practices, music and consumer practices, along with the deconstruction of the notion of smartphone 'addiction'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Smart, highly accessible and fully grounded in empirical research, this book provides essential insight into the role that smart phones play in young people's everyday lives.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eSusanna Paasonen\u003c\/b\u003e, Professor of Media Studies, University of Turku\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Each chapter introduces current research on various aspects of the smartphone experience and provides insightful examples of how young adults evaluate and engage with these devices. Students will appreciate this very contemporary material.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eLeslie Haddon\u003c\/b\u003e, London School of Economics\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, smartphones and digital platforms have become essential to our lives and are now inextricably interwoven into the everyday practices of millions, especially young people. Focusing on smartphone practices and experiences of youth today, this volume is the result of empirical research based on focus groups and in-depth interviews with young people aged 18-30. Grounded in media theory and analyzed through a blended lens of media and science and technology studies, the book offers detailed and fascinating insights into the everyday use of smartphones. Topics covered include the role of the smartphone as material technology, its use in interpersonal relationships, photographic practices, music and consumer practices, along with the deconstruction of the notion of smartphone 'addiction'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichela Drusian\u003c\/b\u003e teaches Sociology of Consumption at IUSVE-Venice, where she is the coordinator of research activities for the Department of Communication and Education. Her research interests focus on the relationship between young people and new media.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaolo Magaudda\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor in Sociology of Culture and Communication at the University of Padova. His work concentrates on the interactions between culture, technology and society with a focus on digital media, consumption processes and music technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosimo Marco Scarcelli\u003c\/b\u003e is Assistant Professor in Sociology of Culture and Communication at the University of Padova. His research interests deal with the relationship between digital media, intimacy, gender and sexuality with a focus on young people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichela Drusian\u003c\/b\u003e teaches Sociology of Consumption at IUSVE-Venice, where she is the coordinator of research activities for the Department of Communication and Education. Her research interests focus on the relationship between young people and new media.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaolo Magaudda\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor in Sociology of Culture and Communication at the University of Padova. His work concentrates on the interactions between culture, technology and society with a focus on digital media, consumption processes and music technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosimo Marco Scarcelli\u003c\/b\u003e is Assistant Professor in Sociology of Culture and Communication at the University of Padova. His research interests deal with the relationship between digital media, intimacy, gender and sexuality with a focus on young people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 129\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 8.27 x 5.83 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 07, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42120381726855,"sku":"9783031063107","price":89.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/0150c5c473ee63c385355062fc1574e6.webp?v=1732546935","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/young-people-and-the-smartphone-everyday-life-on-the-small-screen-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}