"Explores recent events and new ideas in an effort to explain what's taking place, why it matters, and what efforts are being made to address cell phone addiction. Personal accounts along with facts and quotes from authoritative sources help readers gain a vivid understanding of these issues from a public health perspective."--Back cover.

The making of a public health crisis -- The dangers of distraction -- Troubling changes in communication and social interaction -- Cell phones and the brain -- What is being done to reduce cell phone problems?.