Convergence in Communications and Beyond

Represents a holistic approach to convergence, bringing to bear a number of critical perspectives: economics, engineering, business, organization theory, psychology, and policy analysis. This book is useful for schools of communication, centers for telecommunications studies, business schools, policy departments, and telecommunication operators.

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