{"product_id":"digital-universe-the-global-telecommunication-revolution-9781119630944","title":"Digital Universe: The Global Telecommunication Revolution","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eDigital 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. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 272 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 03 March 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: John Wiley and Sons Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDigital 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is packed with valuable content, including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA comprehensive introduction to digital communication, the internet, and the origins of the world wide web.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComprehensive explorations of telecommunication and media convergence, examining the profound effects of the widespread adoption of wired and wireless technologies worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePractical discussions of internet control, cyberculture, and dystopian viewpoints, including online censorship, the loss of personal privacy, surveillance capitalism, increasing data hacks, and cyber warfare.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA new chapter on artificial intelligence (A.I.) explores its applications in global telecommunication and examines the biases introduced by its creators.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn-depth examinations of emerging technologies, shaping the future of communication and connectivity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 514g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 178 x 253 x 20 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781119630944\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2nd Edition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter B. Seel","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44106064167162,"sku":"9781119630944","price":43.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1647338240731_book.jpg?v=1647356688","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/digital-universe-the-global-telecommunication-revolution-9781119630944","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}