Hunter (information systems, U. of Lethbridge, Canada) and Tan (information systems, AUT U., New Zealand) have edited this collection of research articles on global networks that focus on the opportunities and challenges that have emerged as technology crosses cultural borders. Experts from all over the world have contributed articles of such topics as the asymmetric telecommunications market, innovations in mobile phone communications, composite models for e-commerce diffusion, web-based data collection in China and different modes of Internet adoption in Singapore. Many of these articles, which are directed at IT professionals and students, address why some countries are successful at integrating e-commerce while others are not. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)