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The book delves into the multifaceted role of the telephone in modern society, exploring its impact on gender relations, personal privacy, and communication dynamics. Katz investigates various aspects, including the implications of caller-ID technology, the significance of answering machines, and the cultural status of cellular devices. By examining both individual interactions and broader social theories, the work provides a comprehensive analysis that appeals to historians, cultural studies scholars, and those interested in the evolution of communication in the information age.
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Connections, James E. Katz
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- Connections
- Subtitle
- Social and Cultural Studies of the Telephone in American Life
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James E. Katz
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 376
- ISBN13
- 9780765809957
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- The book delves into the multifaceted role of the telephone in modern society, exploring its impact on gender relations, personal privacy, and communication dynamics. Katz investigates various aspects, including the implications of caller-ID technology, the significance of answering machines, and the cultural status of cellular devices. By examining both individual interactions and broader social theories, the work provides a comprehensive analysis that appeals to historians, cultural studies scholars, and those interested in the evolution of communication in the information age.