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Progress in communication sciences, Vol. XV:
Advances
in telecommunications (Ablex, 1999)
Contributors
Harmeet Sawhney
George A. Barnett
The Field
The Volume
The Chapters
Understanding Personal Telephone Behavior
Robert LaRose
Introduction
Economic Perspectives
Psychoanalytic Perspectives
Uses and Gratifications Perspectives
Sociological Perspectives
Social Learning Perspectives
An Agenda for Future Research
References
What Do We Know About Telephone Conversation?
Robert Hopper
Introduction
Telephone Speaking v. Face-to-face Speaking
The Telephoneþs Importance to How we Think about Talk
Conversation Analysis of Telephone Talk
POTS and PANS¼The Interactional Faces of New Telecommunications Technologies
Some Practicalities in Telephone Conversation
Final Thoughts
Transcript Symbols
References
Interconnection Pricing and Network Competition
Steven S. Wildman
Introduction
Pricing Access To Incumbentsþ Facilities
Determining The Access Deficit
Pricing Access To Maximize Surplus Over Time
Interconnection Pricing For Fully Integrated Networks
Conclusions
References
Patterns of Infrastructure Development in the U.S. and Canada
Harmeet Sawhney
Introduction
Pattern of Infrastructure Development in the U.S.
Pattern of Infrastructure Development in Canada
Development of Future Telecommunications Networks in the Two Countries
Implications for Research on Infrastructure Networks
References
Marketing of Telecommunications Services: Building and Defending Competitive Advantage
Ruby Roy Dholakia
Introduction: The Marketplace Imperative
Building Advantage Through Segmented And Differentiated Marketing
Choosing to Compete
Choosing A Corporate Brand Identity
Research Directions
Conclusion
References
Competing for Market Control of Advanced Communication Technologies and Services
Robin Mansell
W Edward Steinmueller
Introduction
The Producer Configurations
Service and Distribution Market Power
User Communities and Producer Configurations
Socio- economic and Policy Outcomes
Conclusion
References
Convergence in the Information Industries: Telecommunications, Broadcasting, and Data Processing--1981-1996
James A. Danowski
Jun-Ho Choi
Introduction
Convergence of Telecommunication: A Brief Historical Overview
Research Questions
Methodology
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
References
The Social Structure Of International Telecommunications
George A. Barnett
Introduction
Network Analysis
The Data
The Structure of the International Telecommunication Network
The Structure of the International Telex Network
International Monetary Flows
Position in the Network and Developmental Indicators
Antecedent Factors
Telecommunication and Physical Location
Telecommunication and Physical Location
Telecommunication and Physical Location and Language
Changes in the Network Over Time
Implications
Future Research
References
Telephone Penetration At The Margins: An Analysis Of The Period Following The Breakup Of AT&T, 1984-1994
Jorge Reina Schement
Introduction
Received Wisdom in the Eighties
Some Notes on Method and Measurement
Factors Influencing Nonsubscribership
Policy and Market as Ironic Tension
Sociospatial Aspects of Telecommunications: An Overview
Aharon Kellerman
Introduction
Basic Notions for the Geography of Telecommunications
Sociospatial Characteristics and Impacts of Telecommunications
Flows of Information
Conclusion
References