Social Networking: Big Business on Your Computer (Big-Buck Business)

Hunter, Nick

ISBN 10: 1433977672 ISBN 13: 9781433977671

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, 2012

Synopsis

Do not underestimate the power of the Internet. In just a few years, it has completely reshaped many parts of our lives, including how we buy goods and how we communicate with our friends. Some websites in particular are global meeting places, and advertisers are investing billions to cash in. The fascinating text examines how social networking sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Google+, have become such a powerful presence and the impact they have had on our culture. Readers also learn why online privacy has become one of the most controversial issues.

About this title

About the Author:

Sarah Levete has written numerous titles, on a lot of different subjects, for children. Her many books include educational titles for children about science, world affairs, religion, history and social issues. When she is not writing, Sarah also teaches young people and adults. She lives in Oxford with her husband and children.

From School Library Journal:

Gr 5-8-While, focusing more on the financial end of big business than on careers, this set briefly touches on jobs in several different industries. The timely and topical books explain the ins and outs, history, and future of different areas of commerce and highlight successful people in the various fields. This makes the volumes valuable right now for current material, but given the fast-changing nature of technology, entertainment, and other industries, some of them may not have a very long shelf life. Color photos, fact boxes, and text crowd the pages and the design features an ever-present image of money in the upper left corner. The set will be helpful for further research, for learning about an industry as a whole, and/or as an introduction to a study of economics. α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About this edition

• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1433977672
• ISBN 13: 9781433977671
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 48