As an example of convergence, the mobile phone—especially in the form of smartphone—is now ushering in new promises of seamlessness between engagement with technology and everyday common experiences. This seamlessness is not only about how one transitions between the worlds of the device and the physical environment but it also captures the transition and convergences between devices as well (i.e. laptop to smartphone, smartphone to tablet). This volume argues, however, that these transitions are far from seamless. We see divisions between online and offline, virtual and actual, here and there, taking on different cartographies, emergent forms of seams. It is these seams that this volume acknowledges, challenges and explores—socially, culturally, technologically and historically—as we move to a deeper understanding of the role and impact of mobile communication’s saturation throughout the world.
| ISBN: | 9781138922136 |
| Publication date: | 23rd June 2015 |
| Author: | Kathleen M Cumiskey |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 238 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Studies in New Media and Cyberculture |
| Genres: |
Cultural studies Media studies Impact of science and technology on society Mobile phone technology |
As an example of convergence, the mobile phone—especially in the form of smartphone—is now ushering in new promises of seamlessness between engagement with technology and everyday common experiences. This seamlessness is not only about how one transitions between the worlds of the device and the physical environment but it also captures the transition and convergences between devices as well (i.e. laptop to smartphone, smartphone to tablet). This volume argues, however, that these transitions are far from seamless. We see divisions between online and offline, virtual and actual, here and there, taking on different cartographies, emergent forms of seams. It is these seams that this volume acknowledges, challenges and explores—socially, culturally, technologically and historically—as we move to a deeper understanding of the role and impact of mobile communication’s saturation throughout the world.
Mobile Media Practices, Presence and Politics features in the following genres: Cultural studies, Media studies, Impact of science and technology on society, Mobile phone technology
Mobile Media Practices, Presence and Politics is available in Paperback, Hardback
Mobile Media Practices, Presence and Politics was written by Kathleen M Cumiskey and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
Mobile Media Practices, Presence and Politics has 238 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Studies in New Media and Cyberculture series
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