Behind the Tube
A History of Broadcasting Technology and Business
1st Edition
Published on 22. December 2023
Book
Hardback
546 pages
978-1-032-59392-0 (ISBN)
Description
Behind the Tube (1990) tells the story of the unseen foundation of modern radio, TV and cable - the technology that enables programming to reach an audience. It charts the evolution of this technology in all its facets - technical, personal, economic and social. It captures the efforts, strategies, achievements and failures of prominent and unheralded figures and companies in the dynamic and competitive broadcast industry.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Adult education, General, Postgraduate, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate Core
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 34 mm
Weight
983 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-59392-0 (9781032593920)
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Person
Andrew F. Inglis
Content
1. The Origins of Radio and Television Technology 2. AM Radio Broadcasting 3. FM Radio Broadcasting 4. Monochrome Television 5. Colour Television 6. Broadcast Video Recording 7. Cable Television 8. Satellite Programme Distribution 9. Home Video Recorders and Players 10. The New Technologies