The Reconstruction of Space and Time by Rich Ling PAPERBACK 9781412811088

Name: The Reconstruction of Space and Time by Rich Ling PAPERBACK 9781412811088
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

One of the most significant and obvious examples of how mobile communication influences our understanding of time and space is how we coordinate with one another > One of the most significant and obvious examples of how mobile communication influences our understanding of time and space is how we coordinate with one another. Mobile communication enables us to call specific individuals, not general places. Regardless of location, we are able to make contact with almost anyone, almost anywhere. This advancement has changed, and continues to change, human interaction. Now, instead of agreeing on a particular time well beforehand, we can iteratively work out the most convenient time and place to meet at the last possible moment--on the way to the meeting or once we arrive at the destination.In their early days, mobile devices were primarily used for various types of emergency situations and for work. In some cases, the device was an essential element in various business operations or e