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Sue Scheff – SHAME NATION : The Global Epidemic of Online Hate
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SHAME NATION : The Global Epidemic of Online Hate

Sue Scheff & Melissa Schorr ,
BRAND NEW, HARDCOVER

RM22.00

Explores The Phenomenon Of Online Shaming & Offers Practical Guidance On How To Prevent And Overcome Cyber Blunders & Cyber Bullies

ISBN 9781492648994
Book Condition BRAND NEW
Format HARDCOVER
Publisher Sourcebooks, Inc
Publication Date 03 Oct 2017
Pages 352
Weight 0.52 kg
Dimension 21 × 14 × 3 cm
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★★ Foreword by Monica Lewinsky and as seen on Dr. Oz ★★
 
In today’s digitally driven world, disaster is only a click away. Shame Nation is the first book to explore the fascinating phenomenon of online shaming and offer practical guidance and inspiring advice on how to prevent and protect against cyber blunders and faceless bullies.
 
Nearly every day, there is another story in the news of someone who has been harassed, bullied, or shamed on the internet—and the results of this online hate can be devastating. Sue Scheff, a parent advocate and internet safety expert, and Melissa Schorr, a journalist and young-adult author, tackle the digital epidemic of cyber-shaming in Shame Nation.
 
The stories of cyber harassment presented in Shame Nation are harrowing and often familiar. They include mean mom groups, parent and teacher shaming, sexting scandals. The authors demonstrate that no one is immune to the reach of the internet. A single tweet or Facebook post can change, or even ruin, someone’s life.
 
It’s no secret that sometimes social media causes stress in teenagers. However, studies show that social media causes the most distress to middle school social media users. According to a study commissioned by CNN called Being Thirteen, “Forty-two percent reported having a serious conflict with someone online at least monthly,” says Robert Faris, Ph.D., a sociologist at the University of California Davis. Faris, who worked with CNN on the study says, “The majority of them said it was with friends. And we’re not talking about Facebook friends. We’re talking about close friends.”
 
Shame Nation An essential toolkit to help everyone ― from parents to teenagers to educators ― take charge of their digital lives.
 
In this book, Scheff explores why there has been such a rise in online hate and cyber-shaming, preventing and surviving a cyberattack, and how to recover after you’ve survived an attack and ways organizations are working to combat online hate.


In 2003 Sue Scheff was cyberattacked by a spiteful client. The attack almost ruined Scheff’s business and nearly destroyed her self-confidence, but she chose to fight back and won a landmark lawsuit. Now she works to help people prevent and recover from cyberattacks.
 
Online shame comes in many forms, and it’s surprising how much of an effect a simple tweet might have on your business, love life, or school peers. A rogue tweet might bring down a CEO; an army of trolls can run an individual off-line; and virtual harassment might cause real psychological damage. From damning screenshots to revenge porn, Shame Nation shines a light on the rising trend of online shame culture and empowers readers to take charge of their digital lives.
 
In Shame Nation, parent advocate and internet safety expert Sue Scheff presents an eye-opening examination around the rise in online shaming, and offers practical advice and tips including:

● Preventing digital disasters

●Defending your online reputation

● Building digital resilience

● Reclaiming online civility
 
Author Sue Scheff unveils all sides of an issue that is only becoming more relevant day by day while drawing from the expertise of other top professionals spanning fields including law, psychology, and reputation management. She was once a victim of adult cyberbullying and knows all too well of the havoc online harassment can cause. Since then, she has become a dedicated cybersafety activist who is committed to helping others recognize, prevent and respond to cyber-shaming.
 
The fact is, a day doesn’t go by without witnessing examples of hateful speech, public shaming, and online bullying. Get informed and be prepared. This book is filled with practical advice and real-world examples, as well as powerful tools and strategies, to ensure that you thrive—and don’t become a victim.
 
Armed with the right knowledge and skills, everyone can play a positive part in the prevention and protection against online cruelty, and become more courageous and empathetic in their communities. There are tons of real stories from people who’ve been bullied and shamed online to illustrate Scheff’s points.
 
And while these stories (and the thousands more that happen every day) and sad and terrible, Scheff does end the book on a hopeful note that this current tsunami of online hate will inspire a backlash of love and hope.
“Scheff’s book is smart, timely and essential. In fact, Shame Nation is the era’s must-read to renew Internet civility where humiliating, criticizing and judging are normalized.”
 
SHAME NATION is the first book on the market to offer expert advice to help readers avoid becoming victims themselves. The book also provides practical solutions how to handle a cyber-disaster, should one occur, as well as guides individuals how to recover from the emotional aftermath of a digital shaming.
 
Definitely eye-opening and worth reading. It is a terrific parenting resource, one that combines real-life cautionary tales with practical solutions for every scenario. This is a must-read in the digital age for anyone who has an internet presence, especially as teens are generally more vulnerable to cyber shaming.
 
Finally, SHAME NATION details what we can do now in our families and communities to promote a healthier, safer digital environment for all.
 
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About the Authors :
 
Sue Scheff is a parent advocate who founded Parents’ Universal Resources Experts in 2001. She has been featured on 20/20, The Rachel Ray Show, ABC News, BBC Radio, and NPR, discussing Internet defamation as well as her work helping troubled teens and their families through her organization.
 
Melissa Schorr is a widely published freelance journalist and the author of the young adult cyberbullying story Identity Crisis and the humorous Goy Crazy. Her journalism has appeared in such publications as Wired, Glamour, InStyle, Esquire, Marie Claire, and the Wall Street Journal. Schorr lives outside Boston with her husband and daughters.

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