Abstract This essay is intended to persuade the reader not to use cellphones while driving. In this article the writer examines the dangers of cellphones. In particular, the writer concentrates on the use of the cellphones that apply while driving. The writer uses this paper to urge the reader not to use such cellphones while driving.
From the Paper "Curtis Sathre said it was like a bomb going off. His young son Michael, stood stunned, his ears ringing, hand gushing blood and body covered in black ash. In a split second, fragments from Michael's exploding cell phone had hit him between the eyes and lodged in the ceiling of the family's home. Michael is still alive. Imagine what would have happened if he had been driving. The purpose is to persuade ..."
Abstract This paper contends that the most culturally significant communications technology in recent decades has been the wireless two way voice telecommunications technology that is popularly known as the cellphone. The paper further argues that, while it is easy to dismiss this technology as simply a wireless extension of existing telephone networks, the almost universal adoption of the cellphone together with its expansion into the Internet and other communications networks, reveals not only the importance of this medium but also its future potential to transform human interaction.
Abstract In this essay, the writer examines the topic of the effects of the use of mobile telephones among teenagers. The writer looks at the teenagers' dependence on the phones and its impact on society. Further, the writer examines various social, political and economic matters related to this use of cellphones.
From the Paper "The issue of mobile telephones in the next decade poses social, political and economic concerns. In the present day teens have become quite dependent on cell phones, especially in western cultures. Their use of cell phones as a primary source of communication allows teens independence from parents and other controlling groups in society. Through cell phone use teens are capable of developing and maintaining social networks that serve to support their functions within the social order. However, as teen cell phone use has become more widespread, so have issues that pertain to this form of technology."
Abstract This paper examines cellphone technology with a particular emphasis upon its relationship to the processes of globalization. The paper argues that this technology is symbolic of both the promise and the problems of globalization. The paper looks at how cellphone technology is being innovated in not only the West but also in East and South Asia and shows how this technology continues to reflect its Western origins and is indicative of the expansion of Western paradigms of science, technology and production - at the expense of potential alternatives - on a global scale. The paper notes that while the technology of cellphones has effectively filled a clear need for a wireless audio communication device on a global scale, it is also widely accessible and comparatively inexpensive within the developing world. In conclusion, the paper shows that this technology is also emblematic of the contemporary nature of globalization in which high technology industries in the developing world serve as outsourcing sites serving the interests of globalized corporations headquartered in the West, and whose workers are valuable solely for the low labor costs and absence of benefits in many of these countries.
Outline:
Introduction
The Essentials of CellPhone Technology
CellPhone Technology and the Global Market
The Extended Impacts of CellPhone Technology
From the Paper "Clearly, cell phone technology has - within less than a generation - transformed communication practices on a global scale. This transformation is due, in large measure, to the nature of the technology itself which allows for digital compression of communications streams which, by reducing the portion of a channel used by a call, saves network capacity and allows for a cell phone service to serve very large numbers of callers at the same time (Straubhaar and LaRose 2004). Moreover, with digital technology the cells are much smaller, with some being as small as a few hundred yards in diameter. With a given area covered by a large number of digital cell phone antennae, the need for a powerful transmitter on the phone itself is thereby reduced."
Abstract This paper analyzes the topic of cellphone use while driving. Specifically, the paper looks at the increased use of cellphones in the United States and the dangers of driving while talking on a cellphone. The writer believes that talking on a cellphone while driving is dangerous. The paper makes reference to studies which show that it is just as dangerous as drunk driving and talking on a cellphone while driving should be banned nationally.
From the Paper "Driving while talking on a cell phone has become quite controversial as more Americans use cell phones every day. Using cell phones in public can be annoying and downright rude, but driving while talking on a cell phone can be deadly. One analyst noted, "Driving and talking on a cell phone is like drinking and driving. In both cases, the driver's reaction time is slowed, especially in the event of a roadway mishap requiring urgent response. In addition, a driver likely cannot give the same level of attention to driving as when not using a cell phone" (Egan). Driver inattention is one of the main causes of accidents on the road today."
Tags: car, phone, accident, traffic, distraction, mobile
Abstract This paper examines the impact of the cellphone on modern day society. The paper explains that with the increase in usage of mobile phones, comes new problems and the need for rules and regulations. The paper points out that when used properly, cellphones can connect people with business, important information, and other people, but when used too often, cellphones can cause us harm and work to weaken our socialization skills.
From the Paper "Cell phones are becoming increasingly popular to people all over the world. "With the cell phone's debut in 1984, 92,000 early adapters raced to own one. Twenty years later, it is now estimated that more than 171 million Americans use a cell phone" (Sellman 60). When cell phones were first introduced, they were bulky, expensive, and had a limited operating life and range. But now cell phone reception, battery life, operating locations, and various options have improved. Cell phones are not as bulky anymore. In fact, some are downright tiny and incredibly light. Cell phones are being incorporated with everything today. Automotive makers are finding ways to have built-in cell phone holders and charging stations. Cell phone producers are trying to find more and more ways to pack music, video, pictures, internet, and business software into the cell phone."
Argues that although there is sufficient reason to be concerned with the effects of microwaves, there is no conclusive evidence to suggest that cellphone technologies cause cancer.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 19 sources, 2002, $ 106.95
Abstract The following will present an argument which maintains that there is no conclusive evidence for the connection between cellphone technologies and cancer, and toward this end the focus of the following analysis will be toward presenting both sides of the argument in question, and it can be said that although the evidence is not conclusive, there are good reasons to be concerned with respect to the effects of radiation, and in particular microwaves.
Abstract This paper discusses the model A670 cellular phone from Samsung and the history of cellphones in general. This paper reviews how cellular phone models are continuously getting more compact and lighter in weight. This paper also draws the attention to the dangers of using a cellphone.
From the Paper "In this day and age, cell phones are everywhere. Even five or ten years ago, the cost and size of cell phones were prohibitive reasons for people not to constantly have their unit in use. But with the advent of affordable calling plans and tiny, lightweight cellular phones, these devices have become commonplace among all walks of life, all ages, and in any and all physical settings. One of the most popular and commonly seen cell phone models is Samsung's A670 phone. This phone is popular among users because of its inexpensive pricing, its small design, and the availability of extra features because of said popularity and volume. Yet, with the many positives and status quo nature of cell phones, and this model in particular, come some negatives. In the past years, researchers have linked cell phones not only to automotive fatalities, but to cancerous tumors, as well."
Abstract This paper explains that the desire for instant communication without being tied to a particular machine can be dated as far back as 1843 when Michael Faraday, an analytical chemist, began exhaustive research into whether space could conduct electricity. The author points out that the cellphones, which were introduced commercially in the 1980s, were expensive and often difficult to carry; moreover, service provided by the cellphone carriers of the day was extremely poor in comparison to "land lines". The paper relates that, although early use of cellphones elicited embarrassment and laughter, usage advanced when, in addition to their professional connections, consumers demanded the ability to stay connected with children, spouses, friends, and other individuals on a more consistent basis than allowed by a land phone.
From the Paper "Cell phones have existed longer in modern history and memory than might be commonly thought. Communicating in a wireless fashion, in fact, has existed almost as long as what are now termed "land lines" or ordinary phones. But it was not until 1977 that cell phones, along the lines of today's technology, first ?went public.? The state of Chicago began the first trials of cell phones with 2000 customers. Eventually other cell phone trials appeared in the Washington D.C. and Baltimore area. The next nation to make use of the technology after the United States was Japan, which began testing cellular phone service in 1979."
Tags: land, electricity, usage, consistent, personal
Abstract This paper examines how cellphones and personal digital assistants PDAs have skyrocketed and are now quite common and viewed as a "must have" by numerous individuals. It shows how as technology has advanced, the size and features of cellphones and PDAs has also advanced, to the point where cellphones and PDAs have many functions that were once the exclusive domain of facsimiles and personal computers. It provides a brief history of the development of both gadgets and outlines their main functions and discusses current advancements as well as what the future holds for them.
From the Paper "In 1994, the FCC declared it was allocating spectrum specifically for PCS technologies at the 1,900 MHz band. These new digital wireless standards are currently still being used in PCS. With these technological advances, the marketing of cell phones shifted from high volume business users who were largely unconcerned with cost to the general public who was cost conscious and lobbied for a higher quality of service and more features. In 2001, Ericsson launched its color-screened T69 in Europe; by 2002, Sprint PCS, Motorola, Nextel, and other major cell phone manufacturers released their own versions of color-screen cell phones among much fanfare. "
Tags: computers, facsimiles, technology, wireless, communication
Abstract This paper provides a brief history of the development of cellphones and then goes on to discuss their impact on today's society. It looks at the way the use of cellphones has revolutionized communication in both the business and social aspects of our lives and examines the advantages and disadvantages of this form of communication. The paper also explores the reasons why the general public has so readily embraced their use and how this reflects on society. Additionally, the paper discusses the book, "Mediamorphosis", and how it applies to the ubiquitous use of cellphones today.
From the Paper "Today, following this development, cell phones are ubiquitous, physically and socially. Everyone, it seems, uses cell phones, with many people using cell phones as their only mode of communication, and also to access the internet: this mobility has allowed society as a whole to revolutionize the way in which they view communication, with the view that the only way to succeed is to be connected, to be mobile, at all times."
Abstract This paper explains that, although some people feel that using a cellphone does not present a greater distraction than talking with a passenger, tuning the radio, applying make-up, eating, or performing other tasks common while driving, studies have proven that, while tasks such as these do cause accidents, cellphones are still more dangerous. The author points out that ninety percent of European countries have cellphone driving bans, each with a different type of restriction. For example, in the United Kingdom, a driver can use a cellphone, but in the event of an accident while using a cellphone, the driver may be fined. The paper concludes that hands-free kits provide a highly accessible and practical alternative to traditional cellphone use, so drivers no longer can be excused for talking on a cellphone; however, pulling over to use the phone is still the smartest idea.
From the Paper "A number of recent studies prove the hazards of driving while on a cellular phone. The University of Utah concluded that drivers on cell phones are more likely to not remember seeing pedestrians, billboards, or other objects found on the roadside. A study led by the National Safety Council in 2001 indicated that cell phone users miss traffic signals twice as often as those not using phones while driving. Those that did not miss traffic signals often took longer to react. Progressive Insurance reported that forty-six percent of 837 drivers surveyed swerved into others lanes, twenty-three percent drove too close to the car in front of them, eighteen percent came very close to an accident, and ten percent ran a red light. Ford has shown that teenage drivers are four times more distracted than middle-aged adults using cell phones."
Abstract This paper explains the need for guidelines regarding departmental cellphones. The writer presents an example from her company and discusses current problems resulting from having no cellphone policy in place. The ethical question of cellphone abuse that results from not having a clear and precise cellphone policy is examined. The paper explores the policies and procedures of another institution on cellphone use. The paper concludes with clear and precise guidelines for issuing and using departmental cellphones, as well as the consequences of over use.
From the Paper "In the wake of several high profile lawsuits in which employers were sued for accidents caused by employees who were using cell phones while driving, the rising costs of cell phone bills, and the creation of new PDA and smart phones allowing access to the internet and data transfer; many employers are asking whether their company should create and add a cell phone policy to their handbooks. As a result, companies are faced with a dilemma between the convenience and functionality of issuing their employees cell phones and the misuse or overuse of the cell phones. What should a policy include? What are the responsibilities and guidelines for the employees and the employers?"
Abstract The paper discusses cellphones and how they have influenced and changed our lives. More specifically, the paper highlights their multifunctional uses and their negative effects on health and society as well as the benefits. The paper also notes the views of psychologists on the social aspect of cellphones. In addition, the paper discusses the high incidences of legal problems involved in using cellphones while driving.
Outline:
Introduction
Social Custom, Etiquette, Common Sense, and Courtesy
CellPhones and Driving
CellPhones, Data Security, Identity Theft, and the Law
CellPhones and Medical Concerns
Conclusion
From the Paper "As with other aspects of modern technology, cell phones may also contribute negatively to society and to individuals who use them extensively. Despite recent news of research to the contrary, many still worry about the long term medical consequences of long-term heavy cell phone use. Cell phone use has also been strongly implicated in causing vehicular accidents, prompting state legislation banning cell phone use while driving."
Tags: virtual, necessity, microwave, radiation, excessive, force
Abstract This paper presents a clear and concise argument against the use of cellphones while operating a motor vehicle. The author uses an extensive biography to present the case for regulation of cellphone use. This includes the discussion of legislation in Europe and other parts of the world that requires the use of a hands-free device if a person wants to talk on their cellphone while driving. There is extensive discussion of proposed legislation in several states, which is backed up by many different studies that illustrate the dangers involved with increased cellphone use by drivers of motor vehicles. The author makes the argument that the increase in cellphone use and the dangers that have presented themselves from this use, need to be matched by legislation designed to protect the public from the dangers of this wireless phenomenon.
From the Paper "One of the most infamous studies was that of 699 collisions involving vehicles that had cell phones that was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers concluded ?the risk of a collision when using a cell phone was four times higher than the risk when a cell phone was not being used.? (Moore p. 30-32, Redelmeier). It was also shown that dialing and answering a phone provide the same impairment as driving while intoxicated. (Moore p. 30-32, Redelmeier). The report found no distinction in safety between hand-held cell phone devices and hands-free devices. (Moore p. 30-32, Redelmeier)."
