Internet Safety

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 112-114) and index.; Series of articles discussing whether the internet, at the present time, is really safe for children and teenagers. Table of Contents: Introduction -- 1. MySpace Is a Safe, Much-Needed Social-Networking Site for Teens / Sean Rapacki -- 2. MySpace Can Be Harmful for Teens / Michelle Andrews -- 3. Predators and Pornography Are a Threat to Children and Teens Online / Ed Vitagliano -- 4. The Threat of Predators Online Has Been Misleading / David Finkelhor -- 5. Better Legislation Will Stop Internet Predators / John McCain -- 6. Government Regulation of Social-Networking Sites Is Ineffective / Larry Magid -- 7. Mandatory Web Site Labeling Will Not Protect Children / Leslie Harris, John Morris -- 8. Internet Safety Must Be Taught at Schools / Stephen Abram -- 9. Internet Filters Alone Are Insufficient to Protect Teens / Tom A. Peter -- 10. Cyberbullying Is a Serious Problem / Tara Anderson, Brian Sturm -- 11. Concerns About Cyberbullying Overemphasize the Internet / Danah Boyd -- 12. Teens Are at Risk for Identity Theft Online / Deborah Bach -- Appendix -- What You Should Know About Internet Safety -- What You Should Do About Internet Safety -- Organizations to Contact -- Bibliography -- Index -- Picture Credits. Publisher Marketing: A series of anthologies on current issue that are of particular interest to young teen readers. A diversity of opinion on the topic is presented, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance. Review Citations: School Library Journal 02/01/2009 pg. 119 (EAN 9780737739862, Library Binding) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2009 (EAN 9780737739862, Library Binding)