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.
Author(s): August E. Grant, Jennifer H. Meadows
Edition: 16th
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2018
Language: English
Pages: 349
Tags: Radio Communications, Radio Operation, Journalism
Cover......Page 1
Half Title......Page 2
Title Page......Page 4
Copyright Page......Page 5
Table of Contents......Page 6
Preface......Page 8
I Fundamentals......Page 10
1 The Communication Technology Ecosystem......Page 12
2 A History of Communication Technology......Page 20
3 Understanding Communication Technologies......Page 36
4 The Structure of the Communication Industries......Page 48
5 Communication Policy & Technology......Page 60
II Electronic Mass Media......Page 76
6 Digital Television & Video......Page 78
7 Multichannel Television Services......Page 88
8 Radio & Digital Audio......Page 108
9 Digital Signage......Page 118
10 Cinema Technologies......Page 128
III Computers & Consumer Electronics......Page 160
11 Computers......Page 162
12 Internet of Things (IoT)......Page 170
13 Automotive Telematics......Page 180
14 Video Games......Page 190
15 Virtual & Augmented Reality......Page 200
16 Home Video......Page 210
17 Digital Imaging & Photography......Page 218
18 eHealth......Page 230
19 Esports......Page 244
20 Ebooks......Page 252
IV Networking Technologies......Page 262
21 Broadband & Home Networks......Page 264
22 Telephony......Page 282
23 The Internet......Page 290
24 Social Media......Page 302
25 Big Data......Page 316
V Conclusions......Page 328
26 Other New Technologies......Page 330
27 Your Future & Communication Technologies......Page 334
Index......Page 338
