The primary source writings in this anthology have been selected to provide your readers with a broad range of viewpoints on the global impact of social media. The essays in this anthology provide contrasting views on important issues. Students are encouraged to see the validity of divergent opinions, so that they may understand the debate inclusively. An important question about the topic is presented in each chapter, such as "What impact do social media have on politics?" The viewpoints that follow are organized based on their response to each question. Fact boxes summarize important information for researchers, and an extensive bibliography is included.