understanding the first generation of digital natives Palfrey, John G. (John Gorham) creator Gasser, Urs. text bibliography nyu New York Basic Books c2008 2008 monographic eng

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vii, 381 pages 24 cm. The most enduring change wrought by the digital revolution is neither the new business models nor the new search algorithms, but rather the massive generation gap between those who were born digital and those who were not. The first generation of "digital natives"--children who were born into and raised in the digital world--is now coming of age, and soon our world will be reshaped in their image. Our economy, our cultural life, even the shape of our family life will be forever transformed. But who are these digital natives? How are they different from older generations, and what is the world they're creating going to look like? Based on original research and advancing new theories, the authors explore a broad range of issues, from the highly philosophical to the purely practical.--From publisher description. Identities -- Dossiers -- Privacy -- Safety -- Creators -- Pirates -- Quality -- Overload -- Aggressors -- Innovators -- Learners -- Activists -- Synthesis. John Palfrey and Urs Gasser. Includes bibliographical references (p. 359-369) and index. Information society Social aspects Digital media Social aspects Technology Social aspects Internet Social aspects Internet and teenagers Internet and children Technological innovations Social aspects Information Technology Social aspects HM851 .P34 2008b 302.2310835 P159b 9780465018567 2010485154 DLC 121115 20190403111617.0 310948