Constance F. and Arnold C. Pohs Professor of Telecommunication, University of Michigan
My research examines the social implications of new media, with an emphasis on mobile telephony. Current projects investigate how mobile communication patterns are linked to both the private and public spheres of social life, such as social networking and civic engagement. Several of these projects use a comparative approach to situate the role of mobile communication technology in the larger media landscape and across different societies.
Finding solitude in an era of perpetual contact
May 27, 2016 06:25 am UTC| Insights & Views Health Life
Being alone has many benefits. It grants freedom in thought and action. It boosts creativity. It offers a terrain for the imagination to roam. Solitude also enriches our connections with others by providing perspective,...
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