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Book Love in the Age of the Internet

Download or read book Love in the Age of the Internet written by Linda Cundy and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-05-16 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This highly topical book explores the new technological environment we have created, and our adaptation to it, twenty-five years after the death of John Bowlby. In the space of just a couple of decades, the world has changed radically, and we are changing too: personal computers and smartphones mediate our lives, work, play, and love. Relationships of all kinds are now conducted through mobile phones, email, Skype and social network sites. Attachment theory is concerned with the impact of the external world on internal reality, where twenty-first century experiences encounter the powerful, primitive, and ancient instinct for attachment and survival. This book is written by psychotherapists whose practice, with individual adults and couples, is informed by attachment theory. It contains theoretical, observational, and clinical material, and will be relevant to all psychotherapists, psychoanalysts, counsellors, and psychologists interested in the profound impact of digital and communication technologies on human relationships.

Book Love in the Digital Age

Download or read book Love in the Digital Age written by Alizabeth Overton and published by Pencil. This book was released on 2024-04-01 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: in a world where technology connects us in ways unimaginable, "Love in the Digital Age" invites readers on an enchanting journey through the complexities of modern romance. Written by the remarkably talented 15-year-old author, Alizabeth Overton, this debut novel explores the intricacies of love, faith, and resilience in an increasingly interconnected world. At the heart of the story lies the budding romance between Hardin and Camila, two souls brought together by fate in the vast expanse of cyberspace. What begins as a chance encounter in a Christian Facebook group evolves into a profound connection that defies the boundaries of distance and time.

Book In Real Life

Download or read book In Real Life written by Nev Schulman and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the host of MTV's #1 show Catfish comes the definitive guide about how to connect with people authentically in today's increasingly digital world. As the host of the wildly popular TV series Catfish,which investigates online relationships to determine whether they are based on truth or fiction (spoiler: it's almost always fiction), Nev has become the Dr. Drew of online relationships. His clout in this area springs from his own experience with a deceptive online romance, about which he made a critically acclaimed 2010 documentary (also called Catfish). In that film Nev coined the term "catfish" to refer to someone who creates a false online persona to reel someone into a romantic relationship. The meme spread rapidly. Now Nev brings his expertise to the page, sharing insider secrets about: -what motivates catfish -why people fall for catfish -how you can avoid being deceived -rules for dating -- both online and off -how to connect authentically with others over the internet -how to turn an online relationship into a real-life relationship ...and much, much more. Peppered throughout with Nev's personal stories, this book delves deeply into the complexities of online identity. Nev shows us how our digital lives are affecting our real lives, and provides essential advice about how we should all be living and loving in the era of social media.

Book The New Psychology of Love

Download or read book The New Psychology of Love written by Robert J. Sternberg and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-12-06 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a much-needed update on the latest theory and research on love supplied by leading scientific experts. It is suitable for psychologists, neuroscientists, anthropologists, sociologists, and anyone with an interest in love and what has been learned from scientific studies of it.

Book Love Rules

Download or read book Love Rules written by Joanna Coles and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "For those looking for a smart, no-bullshit, effective guide to finding love, look no further."—Esther Perel, author of Mating in Captivity "While I’m not sure what Carrie Bradshaw would have made of today’s new world of dating, I do know this: armed with Love Rules, she would have figured it all out in one season."—Sarah Jessica Parker SHERYL SANDBERG EMPOWERED WOMEN TO LEAN IN ARIANNA HUFFINGTON ENCOURAGED THEM TO THRIVE NOW, JOANNA COLES GUIDES THEM ON THEIR MOST IMPORTANT JOURNEY: FINDING LOVE Just as there is junk food, there is junk love. And like junk food, junk love is fast, convenient, attractively packaged, widely available, superficially tasty—and leaves you hungering for more. And both junk food and junk love require enormous amounts of willpower to resist. Social media and online dating sites have become the supermarkets of our relationship lives. You have to wade through rows of cupcakes and potato chips to find the produce aisle, where those relationships grounded in intimacy and trust live—the ones worth your investment. A diet book for romantic relationships, Love Rules first asks women to re-assess the way they think about their relationships, and then helps them use that newfound awareness to navigate their love lives more successfully in this very modern, fast-paced—and often lonely—digital age. In these pages leading media exec and former Editor in Chief of Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire Joanna Coles provides a series of simple guidelines for finding worthwhile love: fifteen rules—love "hacks." She also explains how to use dating apps effectively to expand real world connections and how to avoid DADD—dating attention—deficit disorder, where the tantalizing promise of someone better appears to be only the next swipe away. Love Rules will enable you to identify what you want in a relationship, when you should pursue it, and how to find it.

Book Personal Connections in the Digital Age

Download or read book Personal Connections in the Digital Age written by Nancy K. Baym and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The internet and the mobile phone have disrupted many of our conventional understandings of ourselves and our relationships, raising anxieties and hopes about their effects on our lives. In this second edition of her timely and vibrant book, Nancy Baym provides frameworks for thinking critically about the roles of digital media in personal relationships. Rather than providing exuberant accounts or cautionary tales, it offers a data-grounded primer on how to make sense of these important changes in relational life Fully updated to reflect new developments in technology and digital scholarship, the book identifies the core relational issues these media disturb and shows how our talk about them echoes historical discussions about earlier communication technologies. Chapters explore how we use mediated language and nonverbal behavior to develop and maintain communities, social networks, and new relationships, and to maintain existing relationships in our everyday lives. The book combines research findings with lively examples to address questions such as: Can mediated interaction be warm and personal? Are people honest about themselves online? Can relationships that start online work? Do digital media damage the other relationships in our lives? Throughout, the book argues that these questions must be answered with firm understandings of media qualities and the social and personal contexts in which they are developed and used. This new edition of Personal Connections in the Digital Age will be required reading for all students and scholars of media, communication studies, and sociology, as well as all those who want a richer understanding of digital media and everyday life.

Book Love Letters

    Book Details:
  • Author : Michelle Janning
  • Publisher : Routledge
  • Release : 2018-06-20
  • ISBN : 1351678787
  • Pages : 112 pages

Download or read book Love Letters written by Michelle Janning and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-06-20 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today’s world of Tinder and texting, do we write and save love letters anymore? Are we more likely to save a screen shot of a text exchange or a box of paper letters from a lover? How might these different ways to store a love letter make us feel? Sociologist Michelle Janning’s Love Letters: Saving Romance in the Digital Age offers a new twist on the study of love letters: what people do with them and whether digital or paper format matters. Through stories, a rich review of past research, and her own survey findings, Janning uncovers whether and how people from different groups (including gender and age) approach their love letter "curatorial practices" in an era when digitization of communication is nearly ubiquitous. She investigates the importance of space and time, showing how our connection to the material world and our attraction to nostalgia matter in actions as seemingly small and private as saving, storing, stumbling upon, or even burning a love letter. Janning provides a framework for understanding why someone may prefer digital or paper love letters, and what that preference says about a person’s access and attachment to powerful cultural values such as individualization, taking time in a hectic world, longevity, privacy, and keeping cherished things in a safe place. Ultimately, Janning contends, the cultural values that tell us how romantic love should be defined are more powerful than the format our love letters take. Her work fits within larger academic questions about the sociology of emotions, how culture works, the importance of objects in social relations, and the significance of privilege in everyday life.

Book Reclaiming Conversation

Download or read book Reclaiming Conversation written by Sherry Turkle and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An engaging look at how technology is undermining our creativity and relationships and how face-to-face conversation can help us get it back.

Book Modern Romance

    Book Details:
  • Author : Aziz Ansari
  • Publisher : Penguin
  • Release : 2016-06-14
  • ISBN : 0143109251
  • Pages : 290 pages

Download or read book Modern Romance written by Aziz Ansari and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-06-14 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The #1 New York Times Bestseller “An engaging look at the often head-scratching, frequently infuriating mating behaviors that shape our love lives.” —Refinery 29 A hilarious, thoughtful, and in-depth exploration of the pleasures and perils of modern romance from Aziz Ansari, the star of Master of None and one of this generation’s sharpest comedic voices At some point, every one of us embarks on a journey to find love. We meet people, date, get into and out of relationships, all with the hope of finding someone with whom we share a deep connection. This seems standard now, but it’s wildly different from what people did even just decades ago. Single people today have more romantic options than at any point in human history. With technology, our abilities to connect with and sort through these options are staggering. So why are so many people frustrated? Some of our problems are unique to our time. “Why did this guy just text me an emoji of a pizza?” “Should I go out with this girl even though she listed Combos as one of her favorite snack foods? Combos?!” “My girlfriend just got a message from some dude named Nathan. Who’s Nathan? Did he just send her a photo of his penis? Should I check just to be sure?” But the transformation of our romantic lives can’t be explained by technology alone. In a short period of time, the whole culture of finding love has changed dramatically. A few decades ago, people would find a decent person who lived in their neighborhood. Their families would meet and, after deciding neither party seemed like a murderer, they would get married and soon have a kid, all by the time they were twenty-four. Today, people marry later than ever and spend years of their lives on a quest to find the perfect person, a soul mate. For years, Aziz Ansari has been aiming his comic insight at modern romance, but for Modern Romance, the book, he decided he needed to take things to another level. He teamed up with NYU sociologist Eric Klinenberg and designed a massive research project, including hundreds of interviews and focus groups conducted everywhere from Tokyo to Buenos Aires to Wichita. They analyzed behavioral data and surveys and created their own online research forum on Reddit, which drew thousands of messages. They enlisted the world’s leading social scientists, including Andrew Cherlin, Eli Finkel, Helen Fisher, Sheena Iyengar, Barry Schwartz, Sherry Turkle, and Robb Willer. The result is unlike any social science or humor book we’ve seen before. In Modern Romance, Ansari combines his irreverent humor with cutting-edge social science to give us an unforgettable tour of our new romantic world.

Book Social Support and Health in the Digital Age

Download or read book Social Support and Health in the Digital Age written by Nichole Egbert and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-12-16 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social Support and Health in the Digital Age discusses how theinformation age has revolutionized nearly every facet of human communication—from the ways in which people purchase products to how they meet and fall in love. These exciting new communication technologies can both unite and divide us. People who are separated by great distances can now communicate with each other in real time, whereas parents often find themselves competing with smartphones and tablets for their children’s attention. This book explores the many ways that digital communication media, such as online forums, social networking sites, and mobile applications, enhance and constrain social support in health-related contexts. We already know a great deal about how the Internet has altered how people search for health information, but less about how people seek and receive social support in this new age of information, which is critical for maintaining our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

Book Love in the Digital Age

Download or read book Love in the Digital Age written by Sachin Naha and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2023-07-20 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Love in the Digital Age" is a thought-provoking book that delves into the complexities and intricacies of modern relationships shaped by technology. The book explores how the digital revolution has transformed the way people connect, communicate, and fall in love. The book examines the rise of online dating platforms and the impact they have had on traditional courtship. It delves into the advantages and challenges of finding love in the virtual realm, discussing topics such as long-distance relationships, virtual intimacy, and the influence of social media on romantic connections. "Love in the Digital Age" also addresses the darker side of digital relationships, shedding light on issues like online romance scams, cyberstalking, and digital harassment. It explores the potential pitfalls and risks of navigating love in the digital era while providing practical advice on staying safe and maintaining healthy boundaries. Moreover, the book delves into the nuances of digital communication and how it affects emotional connection and commitment. It explores the role of technology in shaping love languages, modern dating etiquette, and the resolution of conflicts within relationships. Through a balanced and insightful exploration of these topics, "Love in the Digital Age" helps readers reflect upon the ways technology has transformed the landscape of love and relationships. It offers valuable insights, tips, and perspectives for individuals seeking love in the digital era and those interested in understanding the evolving dynamics of human connection in the 21st century.

Book SriMedha   Binary Hearts  An Odyssey of Love in the Digital Age   In a Realm Where Love Is Coded  Will the Heart Prevail

Download or read book SriMedha Binary Hearts An Odyssey of Love in the Digital Age In a Realm Where Love Is Coded Will the Heart Prevail written by R.ANANDA RAJU and published by R.ANANDA RAJU. This book was released on 2023-06-10 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready to dive into a world of wonder and excitement! Step into the extraordinary narrative of SriMedha, where artificial intelligence merges seamlessly with our daily lives. This book will captivate your imagination and challenge your perceptions of what it truly means to be human. Prepare to be spellbound as you embark on an exhilarating journey that will push the boundaries of your imagination. The genesis of SriMedha goes beyond mere technology; it delves deep into the human psyche, exploring our desires, vulnerabilities, and the extraordinary lengths we go to fulfill them. Within these pages, you'll meet fascinating characters who will resonate with your own hopes and dreams. Ananda, the brilliant scientist driven by ambition, will take you on a rollercoaster ride of innovation and self-discovery. SriMedha, the sentient AI fueled by a thirst for recognition, will make you question the essence of your own insecurities. And Sou-G, the emotionless companion transformed into a vessel of human-like feelings, will challenge your understanding of what it truly means to be alive. Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping experience as curiosity ignites within you from the very first chapter. With breathtaking speed and intricate detail, the narrative unfolds, peeling back layers of emotions and moral dilemmas with precision and care. But hold on tight, because this is no ordinary man versus machine story. It's a gripping saga that will take you on a thrilling emotional rollercoaster ride. From jealousy and despair to love and redemption, you'll feel every twist and turn deep in your heart. So, fasten your seatbelts and prepare to be transported to a world where science fiction meets the complexities of the human condition. Get ready for a wild adventure where the boundaries of possibility are shattered, and unexpected surprises await at every corner. Welcome to the genesis of SriMedha—a journey that will challenge your beliefs, ignite your passions, and forever change the way you view humanity. Are you ready to be captivated and enlightened? Then open these pages and let the magic unfold before your eyes

Book Teaching History in the Digital Age

Download or read book Teaching History in the Digital Age written by T. Mills Kelly and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2013-04-12 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide on how one professor employs the transformative changes of digital media in the research, writing, and teaching of history

Book Radio in the Digital Age

Download or read book Radio in the Digital Age written by Andrew Dubber and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-01-21 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Radio’s influence can be found in almost every corner of new media. Radio in the Digital Age assesses a medium that has not only survived the challenges of a new technological age but indeed has extended its reach. This is not a book about digital radio, but rather about the medium of radio in its many analogue and digital forms in an age characterised by digital technologies. The context of the digital age reveals new insights about the nature of radio. In this important addition to the world of radio scholarship, Dubber provides a theoretical framework for understanding the medium - allowing for complexity and contradiction, while avoiding essentialism and technological determinism. Introducing radio as a series of practices and phenomena that can be understood through a range of discursive categories, this book explores the relationships between radio, music, politics, storytelling and society in a new and thoughtful way. This book will make essential reading for students of media, communication, broadcasting and the digital industries. It offers a timely and comprehensive introduction for anyone who wishes to understand the role of radio in today’s media landscape.

Book How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital Age

Download or read book How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital Age written by Brent Cole and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-12-25 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition is an up-to-date adaptation of Carnegie's timeless prescriptions for the digital age. This book is a must-have guide for anyone who wants to find success on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and any social media format today and in the future.

Book Teen Unplugged  A Journey to Self Love in a Digital Age For Teenagers

Download or read book Teen Unplugged A Journey to Self Love in a Digital Age For Teenagers written by Dizzy Davidson and published by Pure Water Books. This book was released on 2024-04-07 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on an empowering journey with “TEEN Unplugged: A Journey to Self-Love in a Digital Age For Teenagers.” This essential guide is crafted to inspire teens to navigate the complexities of the digital world while fostering a profound sense of self-love and confidence. Key Features: Insightful Strategies: Learn to balance online and offline life with practical tips for digital detox. Empowering Exercises: Engage in self-discovery through reflective journaling and mindfulness practices. Real-Life Stories: Connect with authentic experiences of teens overcoming digital pressures. Daily Affirmations: Boost your self-esteem with positive affirmations and self-care rituals. Interactive Challenges: Participate in a 30-day self-love project to transform your relationship with yourself. This book is a beacon for teens seeking to find their place in a world saturated with digital distractions. It’s not just a read; it’s a movement towards embracing your true self in the age of the internet. Join the revolution of self-love and become the unplugged teen who shines from within.

Book Designing for the Digital Age

Download or read book Designing for the Digital Age written by Kim Goodwin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-25 with total page 770 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you’re designing consumer electronics, medical devices, enterprise Web apps, or new ways to check out at the supermarket, today’s digitally-enabled products and services provide both great opportunities to deliver compelling user experiences and great risks of driving your customers crazy with complicated, confusing technology. Designing successful products and services in the digital age requires a multi-disciplinary team with expertise in interaction design, visual design, industrial design, and other disciplines. It also takes the ability to come up with the big ideas that make a desirable product or service, as well as the skill and perseverance to execute on the thousand small ideas that get your design into the hands of users. It requires expertise in project management, user research, and consensus-building. This comprehensive, full-color volume addresses all of these and more with detailed how-to information, real-life examples, and exercises. Topics include assembling a design team, planning and conducting user research, analyzing your data and turning it into personas, using scenarios to drive requirements definition and design, collaborating in design meetings, evaluating and iterating your design, and documenting finished design in a way that works for engineers and stakeholders alike.