Peter B. Seel
Digital Universe: The Global Telecommunication Revolution
Digital Universe: The Global Telecommunication Revolution
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Digital Universe: The Global Telecommunication Revolution, Second Edition, is a comprehensive exploration of the benefits and drawbacks of global, digital communication technologies. It traces the evolution of these tools, introduces readers to important inventors, scientists, artists, and thinkers, and offers critical observations on mediated human communication. The book also includes an original concept, the Tao of Technology, and a new chapter on artificial intelligence. It is a valuable resource for undergraduate and graduate students in journalism, technical communication, speech communication, technology history, sociology, anthropology, computer information systems, and education.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2022
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
In this extensively revised second edition of Digital Universe: The Global Telecommunication Revolution, journalism and digital telecommunication expert Peter B. Seel delves into a captivating and enlightening exploration of the transformative power of digital communication technologies and their profound impact on modern society. This comprehensive book traces the evolution of digital information and communication tools across the globe, from the humble undersea telegraph cables to the cutting-edge mobile phones of today.
Digital Universe takes readers on a journey through time, introducing them to influential inventors, scientists, artists, and thinkers who have shaped the history and socio-cultural implications of technology adoption. It offers an accessible tour of the vast global digital landscape, providing fresh perspectives and critical insights into mediated human communication.
The book is packed with valuable content, including:
A comprehensive introduction to digital communication, the internet, and the origins of the world wide web.
Comprehensive explorations of telecommunication and media convergence, examining the profound effects of the widespread adoption of wired and wireless technologies worldwide.
Practical discussions of internet control, cyberculture, and dystopian viewpoints, including online censorship, the loss of personal privacy, surveillance capitalism, increasing data hacks, and cyber warfare.
The introduction of an innovative concept, the Tao of Technology, which encourages readers to adopt an enhanced worldview of informed ambivalence toward the diffusion of new telecommunication technologies.
A new chapter on artificial intelligence (A.I.) explores its applications in global telecommunication and examines the biases introduced by its creators.
In-depth examinations of emerging technologies, shaping the future of communication and connectivity.
Whether you are a student, researcher, industry professional, or simply interested in understanding the digital landscape, Digital Universe: The Global Telecommunication Revolution is a must-read for anyone seeking to navigate the complexities and opportunities of our interconnected world.
Weight: 514g
Dimension: 178 x 253 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119630944
Edition number: 2nd Edition
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