Communication technology update and fundamentals / August E. Grant, Jennifer H. Meadows, editors ; in association with Technology Futures, Inc.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Grant, August, author.

Contributor:

Grant, August E., editor.

Meadows, Jennifer H., editor.

Technology Futures, Inc., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Telecommunication--Technological innovations.

Telecommunication.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (349 pages)

Edition:

Sixteenth edition.

Place of Publication:

New York ; London : Routledge, 2018.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

For three decades, Communication Technology Update and Fundamentals has set the standard as the single best resource for students and professionals looking to brush up on how communication technologies have developed, grown, and converged, as well as what’s in store for the future. The secret to the longevity is simple—every two years, the book is completely rewritten to ensure that it contains the latest developments in mass media, computers, consumer electronics, networking, and telephony. Plus, the book includes the Fundamentals: the first five chapters explain the communication technology ecosystem, the history, structure, and regulations. The chapters are written by experts who provide snapshots of the state of each individual field. Together, these updates provide a broad overview of these industries, as well as the role communication technologies play in our everyday lives. In addition to substantial updates to each chapter, the 16th edition includes: First-ever chapters on Virtual/Augmented Reality and eSports. Updated user data in every chapter. Overview of industry structure, including recent and proposed mergers and acquisitions Suggestions on how to get a job working with the technologies discussed. The companion website, www.tfi.com/ctu, offers updated information on the technologies covered in this text, as well as links to other resources.

Contents:

Chapter 1 The Communication Technology Ecosystem

chapter 2 A History of Communication Technology

chapter 3 Understanding Communication Technologies

chapter 4 The Structure of the Communication Industries

chapter 5 Communication Policy and Technology

part II Electronic Mass Media

chapter 6 Digital Television and Video

chapter 7 Multichannel Television Services

chapter 8 Radio and Digital Audio

chapter 9 Digital Signage

chapter 10 Cinema Technologies

part III Computers and Consumer Electronics

chapter 11 Computers

chapter 12 Internet of Things (IoT)

chapter 13 Automotive Telematics

chapter 14 Video Games

chapter 15 Virtual and Augmented Reality

chapter 16 Home Video

chapter 17 Digital Imaging and Photography

chapter 18 eHealth

chapter 19 Esports

chapter 20 Ebooks

part IV Networking Technologies

chapter 21 Broadband and Home Networks

chapter 22 Telephony

chapter 23 The Internet

chapter 24 Social Media

chapter 25 Big Data

part V Conclusions

chapter 26 Other New Technologies

chapter 27 Your Future and Communication Technologies.

Notes:

"A Focal Press book"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780203702871

0203702875

9781351334631

1351334638

OCLC:

1043671312