Communication Technology Update
8th Edition
Published on 10. February 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
373 pages
978-0-240-80494-1 (ISBN)
Description
Now that we have entered the twenty first century, we see new communication technologies being introduced at an astonishing rate. Making sense of these technologies is increasingly difficult. Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, Communication Technology Update is the single best source for the latest developments, trends, and issues in communication technology. Now in its eighth edition, Communication Technology Update has become an indispensable information resource for business, government, and academia.
Communication Technology Update provides students and professionals alike with the latest information in all areas of telecommunication: electronic mass media, computers, consumer electronics, games, satellites, and telephony. A discussion of hardware, software, organizational structure, and political and economic influences is complimented by background information explaining the evolution of each of the technologies.
As always, every chapter has been completely rewritten to reflect the latest developments and market statistics, and now covers digital television, teleconferencing, and electronic games, in addition to the two dozen technologies explored in the previous edition.
Information on similar technologies has been concentrated into a smaller number of chapters to make it easier to compare history, revenues, technical descriptions, and user information across technologies.
The companion website, www.tfi.com/ctu, offers updated information submitted by chapter authors and offers links to other Internet resources.
Communication Technology Update provides students and professionals alike with the latest information in all areas of telecommunication: electronic mass media, computers, consumer electronics, games, satellites, and telephony. A discussion of hardware, software, organizational structure, and political and economic influences is complimented by background information explaining the evolution of each of the technologies.
As always, every chapter has been completely rewritten to reflect the latest developments and market statistics, and now covers digital television, teleconferencing, and electronic games, in addition to the two dozen technologies explored in the previous edition.
Information on similar technologies has been concentrated into a smaller number of chapters to make it easier to compare history, revenues, technical descriptions, and user information across technologies.
The companion website, www.tfi.com/ctu, offers updated information submitted by chapter authors and offers links to other Internet resources.
More details
Edition
8th New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Students in undergraduate communications courses; professionals in all areas of telecommunications
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 219 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-240-80494-1 (9780240804941)
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August E. Grant | Jennifer H. Meadows
Communication Technology Update
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07/2004
9th Edition
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Technology Futures Inc. | August E. Grant | Jennifer H. Meadows
Communication Technology Update
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08/2000
7th Edition
Focal Press
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Persons
Using proven methodologies and strategic applications, TFI prepares technology and market forecasts, which provide a forward-looking vantage point for making sustainable business decisions. Their services include consulting, research, education, and publications. Their clients include leading international technology and industrial companies. When industry insiders want an informed, independent assessment of future technology change, they call Technology Futures, Inc. [www.tfi.com]
Dr. August E. ("Augie") Grant is a technology futurist who specializes in research on new media technologies and consumer behavior.
Jennifer H. Meadows is Associate Professor in the Media Arts Option of the Department of Communication Design at California State University, Chico. She earned her M.A.in Radio, Television and Motion Pictures at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Ph.D. in Radio-Television-Film from the University of Texas at Austin. Her teaching and research integrate practical and theoretical concerns related to television production, the relationships between media and users, and changing media behavior in the new media marketplace. In addition to her teaching and research, she is Executive Producer for Milk Crate Productions and is a consultant to media organizations.
Dr. August E. ("Augie") Grant is a technology futurist who specializes in research on new media technologies and consumer behavior.
Jennifer H. Meadows is Associate Professor in the Media Arts Option of the Department of Communication Design at California State University, Chico. She earned her M.A.in Radio, Television and Motion Pictures at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Ph.D. in Radio-Television-Film from the University of Texas at Austin. Her teaching and research integrate practical and theoretical concerns related to television production, the relationships between media and users, and changing media behavior in the new media marketplace. In addition to her teaching and research, she is Executive Producer for Milk Crate Productions and is a consultant to media organizations.
Content
Section I - Introduction: The Umbrella Perspective on Communication Technology; Communication Technology Timelines; Section II-Mass Media: Cable Television; Pay Television Services ; Interactive Television; Direct Broadcast Satellites; Digital Television; Streaming Media; Radio Broadcasting; Section III - Computers & Consumer Electronics: Personal Computers; Electronic Games; The Internet & the World Wide Web; Internet Commerce; Office Technologies; Virtual & Augmented Reality; Home Video; Digital Audio; Section IV - Telephony & Satellite Technologies: Local & Long Distance Telephony; Broadband Networks; Residential Gateways & Home Networks; Satellite Communications; Distance Learning Technologies; Wireless Telephony; Teleconferencing; Section V - Conclusions: Retrospective-10 years of Communication Technologies; Conclusions