About the book
In this book, top scholars in the field of mobile communication discuss the major issues related to the use of mobile phones in today’s society, such as the tension between private and public, youth mobile culture, creative appropriations of mobile devices, and mobile methods. Each chapter unfolds as an open dialogue between scholars and graduate students of communication. They contain an introduction by a student, followed by a short lecture and a question and answer section with the students, and a closing statement by a student that responds to the scholar’s argument. The book is a?valuable resource not only for individuals interested in mobile communication, but also students and?teachers willing?to use the affordances of mobile media to expand the physical boundaries?of classrooms and promote collaborative learning practices.
Editions of Dialogues on Mobile Communication
- EBook
- ISBN 9781315534596
- PDF
- ISBN 9781315534602
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In this book, top scholars in the field of mobile communication discuss the major issues related to the use of mobile phones in today’s society, such as the tension between private and public, youth mobile culture, creative appropriations of mobile devices, and mobile methods. Each chapter unfolds as an open dialogue between scholars and graduate students of communication. They contain an introduction by a student, followed by a short lecture and a question and answer section with the students, and a closing statement by a student that responds to the scholar’s argument. The book is a?valuable resource not only for individuals interested in mobile communication, but also students and?teachers willing?to use the affordances of mobile media to expand the physical boundaries?of classrooms and promote collaborative learning practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dialogues on Mobile Communication about?
In this book, top scholars in the field of mobile communication discuss the major issues related to the use of mobile phones in today’s society, such as the tension between private and public, youth mobile culture, creative appropriations of mobile devices, and mobile methods. Each chapter unfolds as an open dialogue between scholars and graduate students of communication. They contain an introduction by a student, followed by a short lecture and a question and answer section with the students, and a closing statement by a student that responds to the scholar’s argument. The book is a?valuable resource not only for individuals interested in mobile communication, but also students and?teachers willing?to use the affordances of mobile media to expand the physical boundaries?of classrooms and promote collaborative learning practices.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Dialogues on Mobile Communication?
Society and Social Sciences > Sociology and anthropology > Sociology
Where can I read a sample of Dialogues on Mobile Communication?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781315534596
Is Dialogues on Mobile Communication part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Changing Mobilities
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Dialogues on Mobile Communication?
Adriana de Souza e Silva
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Dialogues on Mobile Communication is available as ebook(ISBN 9781315534596) and pdf(ISBN 9781315534602)