IDisorder by Larry D Rosen Phd
What do you do when your smartphone and tablet computer drive you to distraction? Larry Rosen offers solid, proven strategies to help us overcome the iDisorder we all feel in our lives while still making use of all that technology offers. iDisorder teaches us how to stay human in an increasingly technological world.
"In iDisorder, DrLarry Rosen takes readers on a thought-provoking tour of how new technology is dramatically changing our lives and redefining what we consider normal versus disordered behavior." - Gary Small, M.D., director of UCLA Center on Aging and bestselling author of The Memory Bible "Rosen's book, iDisorder, tells us how not to let too much of a good thing become a bad thing. Digital technologies are machines that can enhance or harm our minds. Rosen tells us how to keep our minds safe and sane." - James Paul Gee, Mary Lou Fulton Presidential professor of Literacy Studies, Arizona State University 'Well-researched insights into the impact of technology on our psychological well-being and mental health. Rosen continues to serve as a pioneer in the field with this groundbreaking book that provides guidance and expertise on the deeper roots of psychological problems related to technology use.' -Dr. Kimberly Young, author of Caught in the Net and Internet Addiction: A Handbook and Guide for Evaluation and Treatment 'In iDisorder, Dr. Rosen provides comprehensive coverage of many mental health issues facing our overuse of technology. This complex and challenging book provides clear and concise guidance when dealing with these issues.-Martin A. Saeman, Managing Editor, The National Psychologist "iDisorder is a futurist psychologist's fascinating glimpse into the 21st century. In this book, Rosen shows you and your loved ones how to regain control over your technology-centric lives."- Pat DeLeon, former president American Psychological Association
Larry Rosen is past chair and professor of Psychology at California State University, Dominguez Hills. He is a research psychologist and computer educator, and is recognized as an international expert in the "Psychology of Technology." Dr. Rosen and his colleagues have examined reactions to technology among more than 30,000 children, teens, and adults in the United States and in 23 other countries. Dr. Rosen has been a commentator on Good Morning America, MSNBC, Fox News Channel, CNN, and Lifetime Television, and has been quoted in hundreds of magazines and newspapers, including Newsweek, the Los Angeles Times, Newsday, The Chronicle of Higher Education, The New York Times, and USA Today. He is a featured blogger for Psychology Today and has spoken to audiences around the world for the past 30 years on how technology is affecting our way of life. He lives in San Diego, California.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780230117570 |
| ISBN 10 | 0230117570 |
| Title | IDisorder |
| Author | Larry D Rosen Phd |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Year published | 2012-05-03 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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