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The Rise of Social Media

Teens explore the history of the social media boom from a journalistic viewpoint to understand how it is affecting the world. Take a deep dive into the media platforms that are part of our everyday lives. This historical perspective explains the technological advancements that enabled widespread Internet use, the people involved, how companies such as Facebook and Twitter capitalized on it, and the impact they have on the spread of information. Striking photos and multiple sidebars provide relevant and modern examples, touching on cyberbullying and fake news.