Routledge Theories of the Mobile Internet - New Media Book

Explore the complex world of mobile connectivity with Theories of the Mobile Internet: Materialities and Imaginaries. Published by Routledge as part of the Routledge Studies in New Media and Cyberculture series, this volume offers a deep look into the mobile Internet as a socio-technical assemblage. Instead of viewing technology in isolation, this book examines how objects, practices, symbolic representations, experiences, and affects work together. Contributors from various academic disciplines analyze how communication is mediated through modern devices like phones and tablets. The text uses two central concepts to guide its analysis: Materialities and Imaginaries. Materialities cover everything from the physical devices themselves to the political economy of communication. Imaginaries explore the cultural values, desires, and perceptions that shape our digital lives. This book is a valuable resource for those studying anthropology, sociology, and new media. It provides a framework for understanding how our physical tools and our cultural perceptions combine to create the modern mobile experience.