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Peter Glotz

    March 6, 1939 – August 25, 2005

    Peter Glotz was a German politician and social scientist whose work primarily explored communication and media. His academic career included leadership roles at prominent universities and professorships in communication sciences and media studies. Glotz's dual background in politics and academia provided him with a unique perspective on societal dynamics and discourse.

    Peter Glotz
    Die Innenausstattung der Macht
    Ron Sommer
    Die Linke nach dem Sieg des Westens
    Die Vertreibung
    Corporate University
    Thumb culture
    • 2005

      Thumb culture

      • 280 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Mobile communication has an increasing impact on people's lives and society. Ubiquitous media influence the way users relate to their surroundings, and data services like text and pictures lead to a culture shaped by thumbs. Representing several years of research into the social and cultural effects of mobile phone use, this volume assembles the fascinating approaches and new insights of leading scientists and practitioners. The book contains the results of a first international survey on the social consequences of mobile phones. It provides a comprehensive inventory of today's issues and an outlook in mobile media, society and their future study.

      Thumb culture
    • 2002