Communication Technology Update and Fundamentals: 16th Edition

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138571369
• ISBN13: 9781138571365
• Release Date: June 2018
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.5" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

As the world becomes more complex, so does communication.

The wolf whistle has been replaced by Facebook. Semaphores are replaced 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 an old edition and the newer information has been crammed into it. At the time of this review, we are at least on the 18th edition. If a newer 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 is 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.