The Digital Pandemic: Reestablishing Face-to-Face Contact in the Electronic Age [Paperback]

Mack R. Hicks (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2, 2010

From sundials to digital watches, smoke signals to cell phones, the telegraph to text messaging, technology has eased many aspects of daily life. But, Mack Hicks wonders, at what price? In his provocative new book, he explores how the digital revolution has caused society to become increasingly reclusive. By robbing us of our ability to relate on a one-on-one basis, the IT movement affects not only the individual, but also the educational system, the work environment, and the social scene in profound ways. Hicks argues that the core problem is not the content of computer programs, but the actual process of computerization and mechanization, theorizing that it disrupts the balance of our primal “hunter” and “gatherer” personality types. Finally, he lays out a plan that shows how to retain the advantages of technology while taking crucial steps to reconnect with ourselves, our environment, and each other.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: New Horizon Press (February 2, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0882823159
• ISBN-13: 978-0882823157
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,086,954 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Subjective Opinion, March 18, 2010

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This review is from: The Digital Pandemic: Reestablishing Face-to-Face Contact in the Electronic Age (Paperback)

Must relate that I am acquainted with the author, since his son and mine have been friends since college days in the "80's.

This book is "spot on". It is really good to see the fears for my grandchildren's future abilities to communicate feelings and "face to face" emotions put into words by a professional.

Thank you, Dr. Hicks for verbalizing what so many of the "older" generation instinctively "get".

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff, January 15, 2010

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Douglas James - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Digital Pandemic: Reestablishing Face-to-Face Contact in the Electronic Age (Paperback)

This is a great book for anyone, but executives and parents will really appreciate the author's insight about how to use (and limit) technology in their lives.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fine choice for any contemporary social issues or computer collection, May 9, 2010

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This review is from: The Digital Pandemic: Reestablishing Face-to-Face Contact in the Electronic Age (Paperback)

The Digital Pandemic: Reestablishing Face-to-face Contact in the Electronic Age exposes threats as people become addicted to electronic devices, and discusses how a fascination with electronics for communication and viewing affect interpersonal skills at home and outside. It does more than accuse: it uses psychological research and clinical experience to examine the problem and sets out to show how to regain control. It's a fine choice for any contemporary social issues or computer collection.