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Beijing calling... mobile communication in contemporary China

Authors :
Fortunati, Leopoldina
Manganelli, Anna Maria
Pui-lim Law
Shanhua Yang
Source :
Knowledge Technology & Policy. Spring, 2008, Vol. 21 Issue 1, 19-27
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The study examines Beijing residents' perception of the significance of mobile phone usage on the social and communicative aspects of their lives in the ten years since its introduction. Findings suggest that mobile phone technology has made the most significant contribution to the modernization of China.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08971986
Volume :
21
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Knowledge Technology & Policy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.182371555