Mobile Communication in Asian Society and Culture: Continuity and Changes across Private, Organizational, and Public Spheres

Xie and Chao's research on mobile communication in Asian communities and countries provides localized and comparative perspectives on mobile communication research, analyzing how mobile apps improve lives, build relationships, sustain communities, and change society for the better. It examines the role of mobile apps in public service delivery, family communication, cultural norms and identities, organizational communication, and intercultural communication, and serves as a useful reference for scholars and students interested in learning more about the development and application of mobile communication.

Format: Hardback
Length: 230 pages
Publication date: 27 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Xie and Chao have compiled a comprehensive collection of research on mobile communication within Asian communities and countries, including Bangladesh, China, India, Japan, and South Korea. The book features chapters written by scholars from diverse cultural and institutional backgrounds, offering both localized and comparative perspectives on mobile communication research.

In their exploration of mobile apps' usage in daily life across Asian countries, Xie, Chao, and their contributors delve into the ways in which these apps enhance individuals' lives, foster relationships, sustain communities, and drive positive societal change. They examine various aspects, such as the role of mobile apps in public service delivery, family communication, cultural norms and identities, organizational communication, and intercultural communication. By examining these topics, the book elevates our understanding of the cultural, familial, interpersonal, organizational, and intercultural implications of mobile communication in a global context.

Through a detailed examination of mobile apps' use in the Asian context, in terms of scale, scope, depth, complexity, and distinctiveness, this book contributes to the advancement of the research agenda in mobile communication and deepens our comprehension of current practices and the potential future directions of mobile communication.

This book serves as a valuable resource for scholars and students seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the development and application of mobile communication from a global and comparative perspective.

Weight: 620g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032354675