More and more people today are making virtual friends, people from all over the world whom they know only through the Internet. Romm-Livermore, a professor at Wayne State University and
Setzekorn, a financial advisor with Smith Barney, present a series of articles dealing with this phenomenon. They range from social networks such as Myspace and Facebook to on-line dating
services to communal role-playing games. The emphasis in each is how society is changing. The benefits of increased opportunities, both social and financial, are placed against the dangers. The
possibility of child-molesters contacting young people is already a staple of news reports. One study indicates that employers use Facebook indiscretions to decide whom to hire, or not. This
book is an excellent introduction to a situation that is rapidly becoming an integral part of society. Annotation 穢2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
