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Communication Technology Update and Fundamentals
New communication technologies are being introduced at an astonishing rate. Making sense of these technologies is increasingly difficult. Communication Technology Update is the single best source for the latest developments, trends, and issues in communication technology. Now in its 11th edition, Communication Technology Update has become an indispensable information resource for business, government, and academia.
As always, every chapter has been completely rewritten to reflect the latest developments and market statistics, and now covers mobile computing, digital photography, personal computers, digital television, and electronic games, in addition to the two dozen technologies explored in the previous edition. The book has also been expanded to cover inustry structure and regulation, history, and theory along with full coverage of the latest technologies!
The book's companion website () offers updated information submitted by chapter authors and offers links to other Internet resources.
As always, every chapter has been completely rewritten to reflect the latest developments and market statistics, and now covers mobile computing, digital photography, personal computers, digital television, and electronic games, in addition to the two dozen technologies explored in the previous edition. The book has also been expanded to cover inustry structure and regulation, history, and theory along with full coverage of the latest technologies!
The book's companion website () offers updated information submitted by chapter authors and offers links to other Internet resources.
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368 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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December 8, 2022
As the world becomes more complex so does communication.
The wolf whistle has been replaced by Facebook. Semaphores replace by telegraph, by phone, by today’s “The Twonky (1953)” type iPhone.
It used to be good enough to be literate but without an understanding of today’s communications and the underlying technology, one might as well be blind and dumb.
This book is a great overview and a place to start. Later it makes a great reference to use as you encounter (and you will) the different media not only used at the office but at home and soon every walk of life.
I have to admit that my favorite chapter is the first as it covers the history of communication and I lived through most of that history. However, I use the rest of the book before making purchase decisions. I am amazed by how well the book keeps up with common communications. Of course, that could be because this is the Twelfth edition and the newer information had been crammed into it. If a thirteenth edition comes out there will be newer information however this edition will still have all the fundamentals and history will not have changed that much.
It is written for students and has an extensive biographical section. But I find it useful for anyone interested in purchasing or understanding today’s communication technology.
You will want to keep this and the updated versions for reference and history.
The wolf whistle has been replaced by Facebook. Semaphores replace by telegraph, by phone, by today’s “The Twonky (1953)” type iPhone.
It used to be good enough to be literate but without an understanding of today’s communications and the underlying technology, one might as well be blind and dumb.
This book is a great overview and a place to start. Later it makes a great reference to use as you encounter (and you will) the different media not only used at the office but at home and soon every walk of life.
I have to admit that my favorite chapter is the first as it covers the history of communication and I lived through most of that history. However, I use the rest of the book before making purchase decisions. I am amazed by how well the book keeps up with common communications. Of course, that could be because this is the Twelfth edition and the newer information had been crammed into it. If a thirteenth edition comes out there will be newer information however this edition will still have all the fundamentals and history will not have changed that much.
It is written for students and has an extensive biographical section. But I find it useful for anyone interested in purchasing or understanding today’s communication technology.
You will want to keep this and the updated versions for reference and history.
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