The impact of the internet

Title
The impact of the internet

Personal Author EPSB
Tim, Cooke

Summary
"The Internet gives us information at our fingertips and puts us in touch instantly with anyone in the world. It reduces our need to use paper or travel long distances to meet, but its growth has come at a cost. Find out how we can stay connected without harming ourselves or the planet in this insightful look at the Internet and social media. Case studies reveal the environmental impact of producing and discarding the computers and other devices we use to access the Internet, as well as the human toll from serious problems such as cyber bullying and online addiction".

Year Published
2020

Series
Impact on Earth

Physical Description
32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Subject
Internet -- Social aspects.
 
Electronic industries -- Environmental aspects.
 
Human ecology.

Summary
"The Internet gives us information at our fingertips and puts us in touch instantly with anyone in the world. It reduces our need to use paper or travel long distances to meet, but its growth has come at a cost. Find out how we can stay connected without harming ourselves or the planet in this insightful look at the Internet and social media. Case studies reveal the environmental impact of producing and discarding the computers and other devices we use to access the Internet, as well as the human toll from serious problems such as cyber bullying and online addiction".

ISBN
9780778774389
 
9780778774839

Publisher
New York, NY : Crabtree Publishing Company, 2020.


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
A. Blair McPhersonCL GR 5Teacher resource41458000086158Due 6/12/26