A New Book Explores the Future of Mobile Communication

April 12, 2011 - PRLog -- In the few short decades at least, 5 billion people—including children—have become mobile phone users. No technology has even approached the mobile phone’s wildfire success.  James E. Katz, professor and chair at the Department of Communication addresses the social policy dimension of the mobile communication revolution in his newly edited book called Mobile Communication: Dimensions of Social Policy (Transaction Publishers 2011).

The mobile phone has given near-transcendent power to ordinary people. All aspects of social life have been touched by mobile technology. An ever-growing host of tracking, immersion, gaming, and commercial applications are becoming available. Area researchers have gained much insight into cultural, symbolic, and social interaction aspects of mobile communication as well as its relevance to commerce.

“Mobile communication is a global phenomenon,” says Boxu Yang, professor of journalism and communication at Peking University.  “James Katz has put together a remarkable book which discusses the role of mobile phones in a global society with powerful theoretical articulation and cutting-edge empirical findings. There is no doubt that this unique book’s interdisciplinary approach and international perspective will appeal to a large general audience, as well as be essential reading to students and professionals worldwide.”

Mobile Communication offers novel and keen insights into the topic. Katz discusses the role of mobiles in policy formation and evaluation in several areas including the mobile-digital divide and political campaigns. Also explored are processes and policy implications of mobiles in creating or alleviating social problems including social isolation and family dispersion. “This work is a major contribution to our understanding of mobile communication,” says John Carey, professor of communications and media management at Fordham University. “Editor and contributor James Katz is joined by a virtual who’s who of communication scholars including Campbell, Fortunati, Goggin, and Ling, to name just a few. It is a must read for anyone who follows mobile communication.”

To reserve a copy of  Mobile Communication contact Transaction Publishers at 888-999-6778 or order online at http://www.transactionpub.com.  Editors interested in reviewing this book in a scholarly publication can forward the request along with company information to marketing@transactionpub.com.

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