{"product_id":"is-technology-making-us-sick-ian-douglas-9780500295311","title":"Is Technology Making Us Sick? (the Big Idea Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eModern technology has undoubtedly enhanced our lives in numerous, powerful ways--we can now communicate in real time with friends and colleagues around the world, and do mundane tasks such as shopping or banking at a touch. But has there been a detrimental effect on our health and happiness? \u003cem\u003eIs Technology Making Us Sick?\u003c\/em\u003e assesses the impact of our increased screen time and everyday interactions with modern technology, the ways we relate to others, and on our mental and physical health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eIs Technology Making Us Sick?\u003c\/em\u003e, expert Ian Douglas traces the development of human interaction with technology over the last thirty years. His in-depth analysis dissects the key issues, including the consequences of social media and gaming on self-esteem, brain development, anxiety levels, loneliness, depression, and personal relationships; and the impact on our stress levels of always being plugged into the internet. Ultimately, \u003cem\u003eIs Technology Making Us Sick?\u003c\/em\u003e offers strategies to combat habit-forming products and presents ways to take advantage of revolutionary technology without falling victim to its negative impacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ian Douglas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 050029531X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780500295311\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thames \u0026amp; Hudson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/21\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d","brand":"Ian Douglas","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43919927705855,"sku":"9780500295311","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_f43646df-216d-47d0-b280-10ebdf3d1e25.jpg?v=1680812684","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/is-technology-making-us-sick-ian-douglas-9780500295311","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}