Mobile Planet: Connecting the World
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Unveiling the global impact of mobile connectivity.
If you're intrigued by how our world has become so interconnected and the role mobile technology has played in it, "Mobile Planet" is a must-read. It provides insights into the revolutionizing effect of mobile devices on communication, which is something you witness daily. This book could change the way you view your smartphone and the invisible threads connecting us all.
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Mobile Planet: Connecting the World
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ISBN: 9780955933509
Publisher: Decisive Media Ltd
Date of Publication: 2008-10-08
Format: Hardcover
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Unveiling the global impact of mobile connectivity.
If you're intrigued by how our world has become so interconnected and the role mobile technology has played in it, "Mobile Planet" is a must-read. It provides insights into the revolutionizing effect of mobile devices on communication, which is something you witness daily. This book could change the way you view your smartphone and the invisible threads connecting us all.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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