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Distraction addiction : getting the information you need and the communication you want, without enraging your family, annoying your colleagues, and destroying your soul / Alex Soojung-Kim Pang.

by Pang, Alex Soojung-Kim.

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Little, Brown, 2013.

Communication and technology.

Technology -- Social aspects.

Technology -- Psychological aspects.

Digital media -- Social aspects.

Internet and families.

Internet addiction.

9780316208260 (hc.)

0316208264 (hc.)

290 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Mobile devices and the web have invaded our lives, and this is a big idea book that addresses one of the biggest questions of our age: can we stay connected without diminishing our intelligence, attention spans, and ability to really live? Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, a renowned Stanford technology guru, says yes. Packed with fascinating studies, compelling research, and crucial takeaways. Whether it's breathing while Facebook refreshes, or finding creative ways to take a few hours away from the digital crush, this book is about the ways to tune in without tuning out"--Provided by publisher.

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