At a time when digital news portals have become an inevitable part of our day-to-day life, Dr. Partha P Banerjee's Face Gain or Face Loss: The Effect of Online News on Youth comes as a timely read. It is an all-encompassing analysis of how these portals shape the views and behaviours of young people by delving into the two-edged nature of online information.
Dr. Partha Protim Banerjee's Face Gain or Face Loss is that timely and incisive work arguing out an intricate examination between digital news consumption and the growth phase of youth. The twenty-first century has already entered the age of information explosion, with the digital medium becoming prominent day by day and having both availability and overload of information.
Looking at the positive side, it does a good job of placing the subtle argument about how digital news platforms appeal to and shape young minds. He breaks down in detail how these news platforms spark curiosity and critical thinking in young people encouraging them to engage with a broad range of issues. He has some strong arguments; hence, there is a need for balance and truthfulness of journalism in this model of digital news that not only informs but also educates.
The author of this book, Dr. Banerjee erudite writes in his literature making it fluid for the readers to comprehend intricate concepts related with media literacy and digital ethics. An academician and practitioner, he substantiates his point by referring to research conducted by him and by others in the field. Thus, he exposes the paradox of the digital information age where education may be enhanced or diminished through its use.
One of the book's most gripping parts talks about how digital news can lead to "face gain" or "face loss". This captures how online info can boost or damage young people's education. He offers a view that makes you stop and think. It warns you to consider how your digital media habits affect you.
The depth of the book, at times, with its academic tone, can tire some readers. To those interested in media studies, education, and journalism, this book is a jewel. Otherwise, to the casual reader, there may seem a density in certain portions. But therein lies the universal relevance of the central message—ethical journalism and informed youth engagement—of compelling nature.
In summary, Face Gain or Face Loss is an important intervention in the debate on digital media and young people. Dr. Partha Banerjee strikes a good balance between the numerous opportunities and pitfalls of the new digital news platforms, making it a great read for educators, parents, and young people themselves to understand the route through a digital information landscape with discrimination and integrity. It should be required reading for anyone concerned with the future of media literacy and youth activism in the digital age.
