The Social Net: Understanding Human Behavior in Cyberspace - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0198528752 ISBN 13: 9780198528753

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2005

Synopsis

The Social Net examines the social psychology of the Internet. With chapters from leading internationally renowned academics, it tackles both positive and negative aspects of our Internet behavior. With chapters on persuasion and compliance, personality, prejudice, on-line relationships, and human inhibitions, it presents a fascinating expose of online behavior. The book will be valuable for psychologists and anyone who wants to understand better how to exploit the full potential of the Internet.

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About the Author

Yair Amichai-Hamburger received his PhD from Oxford University and is now Assistant Professor at the Psychology department, Bar-Ilan University, Israel. He also works as an industrial consultant, and has advised many leading organizations. His fascination with cyberspace stems from his academic background and his practical experience as an industrial consultant to high tech and startup companies. He has written widely on the impact of the Internet on well-being.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198528752
• ISBN 13: 9780198528753
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 296
• Editor: Amichai-Hamburger Yair