Mobile Information Communication Technologies Adoption in Developing Countries: Effects and Implications

For researchers and professionals in mobile information and communication technology, as well as those in related fields, Abdel-Wahab (management, Masoura U., Egypt) and El-Masry (finance, Plymouth Business School, UK) bring together 16 chapters describing approaches and methods for dealing with issues related to mobile information communication technologies adoption in developing countries, with examples of successful adoption, and discussion of the impact of culture. An international group of researchers in technology, engineering, business, and fields discuss mobile learning and adoption in higher education and government contexts, influences on economic growth, people's perceptions and attitudes, social communication, the role of mobile technology in social change, and health hazards, with respect to India, China, Istanbul, the United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, and other countries. Annotation c2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)