Communications technology, also known as information technology, is a relative new field of study but one that continues to grow in importance and reach. This new volume provides readers with a wide-ranging introduction to the field, covering the basic concepts, possibilities, ethical issues, and potential consequences of communications technology. Among the topics the reader will encounter include: Cloud Computing; The Digital Divide; The Mobile Web; Skills Framework for the Information Age; Communications Technology in Education; The ICT Development Index; and Person-Computer Interaction.