CHOICE magazine, publisher of current reviews for academic libraries, has announced IGI Global’s Encyclopedia of Mobile Computing and Commerce , edited by Dr. David Taniar, Monash University (Australia) as an Outstanding Academic Title for 2008.

A previously released review from CHOICE (Vol. 45, No. 06, 2008) says the following of the book release:

"Taniar's two-volume encyclopedia…is one of a kind. It is a worthwhile resource to consult when learning the basics of mobile technologies and how businesses use them. Recommended."

The Encyclopedia of Mobile Computing and Commerce , edited by David Taniar, Monash University (Australia), is the leading reference source for innovative research on mobile applications and commerce. The two-volume encyclopedia presents current trends in mobile computing and their potential use in business and commerce. Hundreds of internationally renowned scholars and practitioners write comprehensive articles exploring the latest concepts, technologies, and innovations in this rapidly expanding field. Thousands of definitions and references to additional literature have been included to stimulate further research.

For more on Taniar’s extensive research into mobile computing and commerce, visit the encyclopedia’s Web site at: www.igi-global.com/reference/details.asp?id=6453.