The new media epidemic : the undermining of society, family, and our own soul

"Dr. Jean-Claude Larchet, renowned for his examinations of the causes and consequences of spiritual and physical illness, tackles the pressing question of the societal and personal effects of our societal use of new media. The definition of new media is broad--from radio to smart phones--and the analysis of their impact is honest and straightforward. His meticulous diagnosis of their effects concludes with a discussion of the ways individuals might limit and counteract the most deleterious effects of this new epidemic."--Publisher Introduction : Addicts Of Modern Media -- Invasion -- When The Medium Replaces The Message -- The Tyranny Of The New Mediators -- Shrinking Distance And Time -- The Destruction Of Interpersonal Relationships -- Evil Encounters -- The Abolition Of Private Life -- The Denial Of The Body And Is Effects On Health -- The Dominance Of The Virtual Over The Real -- Mental Disorders -- Dumbing Down The Mind -- The Impoverishment Of Spiritual Life -- Prevention And Treatment. Jean-claude Larchet ; Translated By Archibald Andrew Torrance. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.