Digital Universe

The Global Telecommunication Revolution

Peter B. Seel (Colorado State University, USA)

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English

Wiley-Blackwell
03 February 2012

Communications engineering & telecommunications

For the student and general reader, a tour of the digital universe that offers critical observations and new perspectives on human communication and intelligence.

Traces the development and diffusion of digital information and communication technologies, providing an analysis of trans-cultural effects among developed and developing nations Provides a balanced analysis of the pros and cons of the adoption and diffusion of digital technologies Explores privacy, censorship, the digital divide, online games, and virtual and augmented realities Follows a thematic structure, allowing readers to access the text at any point, based on their interests Accompanying resources provide a wealth of related online content Selected by Choice as a 2013 Outstanding Academic Title

By: Peter B. Seel (Colorado State University USA)
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 159mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 504g
ISBN: 9781405153294
ISBN 10: 1405153296
Pages: 278
Publication Date: 03 February 2012
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Preface vii Acknowledgments ix Some Key Terms xi Part I Introduction and Framing 1 1 The Digital Universe: A ""Quick-Start"" Introduction 3 2 Thinking About Moore's Law 14 3 Critical Perspectives 25 Part II Internet and Web History 41 4 Origins of the Internet 43 5 Internet Evolution 64 6 The Web 82 Part III Telecommunication and Media Convergence 103 7 Telecommunication and the ""Flat"" World 105 8 Digital Media Convergence 127 Part IV Internet Control, Cyberculture, and Dystopian Views 143 9 The Public and Private Internet 145 10 Censorship and Global Cyberculture 168 11 The Dark Side 186 Part V New Communication Technologies and the Future 205 12 Wired and Wireless Technologies 207 13 Virtual and Augmented Worlds 226 14 The Future of the Digital Universe 253 Index 270"

Peter B. Seel is a professor in the Department of Journalism and Technical Communication at Colorado State University, where he teaches new communication technologies, video production, digital photography, and documentary film. Dr. Seel is the co-author of two books and many articles on digital television and new media technologies.

Reviews for Digital Universe: The Global Telecommunication Revolution

<p>Named CHOICE Outstanding Title for 2012 There are some really nice touches in this book. It is well written. The cases are accessible and relevant. The tables, lists, and some of the figures lucidly present taxonomies and provide chronological information on important topics. (International Journal of Communication, 1 August 2012) <p> Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readership levels. (Choice, 1 August 2012)