Cell Phones and Society

Cell phones have become so pervasive; this timely series deals with several aspects of them in today’s society. Each title lists related organizations and websites as well as providing additional books, Internet sources and periodicals for further research on the topic. This series offers both expert and consumer viewpoints; it details both the positive and negative aspects of each topic fairly evenly. The highlighted sidebars emphasize a timely aspect cell phones have on a particular area of our life. This is an extremely balanced, well-written series on a very timely and important topic.

Gr 7 Up—This series explores the various ways, both positive and negative, in which cell phones affect society and shape our modern lives and interactions with others. Readers will be drawn in by real-life examples and text boxes with supplemental information and quotes. Research is cited, but some statements that are presented as fact are not always supported. Although there is discussion about how children and teens are influenced by cell phones, particularly in Cell Phones and Teens, these are definitely aimed at high school readers. The large blocks of unbroken text and small type may be overwhelming to reluctant readers. Suitable choices.