New Communications Technologies: Applications, Policy, and Impact

By Barbara L. Morgenstern, Michael Mirabito, Barbara Morgenstern

This exciting new edition of New Communications Technologies provides vital information on the new and emerging technologies that will shape the way communicators do business in a rapidly changing world. In addition to technological background on computers, information storage, fiber optics, mobile communications, and digital television, you will discover the social and economic ramifications of these evolving technologies. As technological convergence continues to accelerate, it will be increasingly important for communications professionals to be on top of these rapidly changing technologies and their impact on society. While exploring the underlying concepts that drive technological change, New Communications Technologies, Fourth Edition focuses on the latest and most important trends. This text includes chapters on information services such as the Internet and the World Wide Web, wireless communications, email and privacy, the new technologies, and the first amendment. The book also includes coverage of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as well as extensive information on satellites and launch systems. The new edition has been expanded and updated to include increased coverage of legal topics, a new foreword and contributions from Barbara Cochran, President of the Radio-Television News Directors Association. There is a new companion Web site at www.focalpress.com/companions

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0240804295
• ISBN13: 9780240804293
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: Focal Press
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 0.5" x 7.8"

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Concise and In-Depth Review

To start, let me give you an overview of the chapters, so you know what it's about: (to see more interesting works, check http://satisfyingsolutions.com) ch 1: communication in the modern age-explores communication today as well as its changes ch 2: Technical foundations of Modern Communication-technical elements that are the foundation of our modern communications system ch 3: Computer Technology Primer-serves as an introduction to computer technology ch 4: Computer technology: Legal/Health issues, Y2k, and artificial intelligence-focuses on health problems, legal issues and artifical intelligence in computer technology ch 5: The Magic Light:fiber Optic Systems-talks about the fiber optic system and how it works ch 6: The cable and Telephone Industries and Your Home-talks about cable and the telephone industries how it work in your home ch 7: Satellites: Operations and Applications-the beginning of satellite communication ch 8: Satellites: New Developments, Launch Vehicles, and Space Law-future developments with satellites ch 9: Wireless Technology and Mobile Communication-express wireless internet and how it is convient for consumer ch 10: Information Storage: The Optical Disk-insight on optical dick like cd's, cd-roms and etc. ch 11: Desktop Publishing-explore desktop publishing which can be used as an application to produce newsletters and brochures ch 12: Desktop Media and Multimedia Productions-explores multimedia authoring software to create productions ch 13: High-Definition Television and Digital Audio Broadcasting- focuses on the high definition television and applications designed to produce an enhanced television display ch 14: information Services: The Internet and the World Wide Web-talked about how the internet was created and whats the difference between them both Ch 15: E-Mail and Privacy-explores the e-mail and privacy act Summary In today's media environment all communication experts need to become well acquainted with the new and future technologies that impact our society. This book showcases the the new technologies and how they work as well as their importance in the media world today. The book starts off by shining light on communication today. Since we are living in the communication revolution new and existing technologies are influencing the communication industry and society for example the latest generation of PC's which can produce multimedia presentations. Optical disk is covered, which offered increased storage capabilities. Digital communication systems are explored as flexible communication channels that can carry information ranging from computer data to digitized voice and video. DSL and Cable Modems have become a phenom which allow the user to receive data at the speeds up to 50 times faster than a 28.8kbps modem. As digital equipment is massed produced manufacturing cost are reduced and become increasingly cost efficient to build and maintain. The PC has made it possible f

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I found the book well written and informative. Even if I didn't need the book for New Comm Tech at Marywood University, I would have eventually bought the book. This book is a must for anyone with an interest in the many fields within Communication, as it has a wide breadth and covers many Comm disciplines.

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I found this book to be a rescourse that no communications student should be without! It contains all the new and pertinent info needed to keep abreast in this ever changing business. I highly recommend it to both students and hobbyists.