Adam Burgess' study is the first account of the health panic surrounding cellular phones that developed in the mid 1990s. Explaining that the related health anxieties had little substantial basis, Burgess traces the origins of the panic and how and why it grew so significantly in some societies, but not in others. The book also outlines a history and sociology of the cell phone, and compares popular reactions to other technologies, such as x-rays and radar.

Adam Burgess' study is the first account of the health panic surrounding cellular phones that developed in the mid 1990s. Explaining that the related health anxieties had little substantial basis, Burgess traces the origins of the panic and how and why it grew so significantly in some societies, but not in others. The book also outlines a history and sociology of the cell phone, and compares popular reactions to other technologies, such as x-rays and radar.

Despite the popularity of mobile telecommunications there has been growing concern in the UK since the mid 1990s about possible health effects from the extremely low frequency radiation (EMF) associated with mobile phones and the masts (radio base stations) for transmitting their signals. By early 2000 there were over 300 campaign groups nationally against the siting of particular masts, and similar campaigns in a number of other countries. The campaign highlighting risks from mobile phones has not yet been subject to academic enquiry. The UK government's reaction to the expression of...

A collection of original Vietnamese poetry by Le Hoang Truc, one of the most creative and prolific Vietnamese authors in the last several hundred years. Her topics include Love, Nature, Humor, Tragedy, Fantasy, and Social Commentary. Over 200 pages.

Collection of breathtaking Vietnamese poetry in a variety of traditional styles. Following Le Hoang Truc's inaugural book, "Bong Co May," this volume delves deep into the rich emotional landscape of Vietnamese culture. Many poems focus on the seasons and nature, while a number of others have humorous "double meanings" similar to the style of Ho Xuan Huong.

Sage Library of Political Science

The SAGE Library of Political Science houses collections that bring together the articles that have been most influential in shaping the discipline.

Each multivolume set presents a collection of field-defining published works, both classical and contemporary, sourced from the foremost publications in the discipline by an internationally renowned editor or editorial team. They also include a full introduction, presenting a rationale for the selection and mapping out the past, present and likely future of each area.

The...