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Author:   August E. Grant (University of South Carolina, USA) ,  Jennifer Meadows (California State University-Chico, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   17th edition
Weight:   1.129kg
ISBN:  

9780367420130

ISBN 10:   0367420139
Pages:   360
Publication Date:   15 June 2020
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents Preface Section I Fundamentals 1 The Communication Technology Ecosystem, August E. Grant, Ph.D. 2 A History of Communication Technologies, Yicheng Zhu, Ph.D. & Mengqi Wang, B.A. 3 Understanding Communication Technologies, Jennifer H. Meadows, Ph.D. 4 The Structure of the Communication Industries, August E. Grant, Ph.D. 5 Regulation and Communication Technologies, Eric P. Robinson, J.D., Ph.D. Section II Electronic Mass Media 6 Digital Television & Video, Peter B. Seel, Ph.D. 7 Multichannel Television Services, Paul Driscoll, Ph.D. & Michel Dupagne, Ph.D. 8 Radio & Digital Audio, Heidi D. Blossom, Ph.D. 9 Digital Signage, Jennifer H. Meadows, Ph.D. 10 Cinema Technologies, Michael R. Ogden, Ph.D. Section III Computers & Consumer Electronics 11 Computers, Glenda Alvarado, Ph.D. 12 Automotive Telematics, Jeffrey S. Wilkinson, Ph.D. & Angeline J. Taylor, M.S. 13 Virtual and Augmented Reality, Rebecca Ormond, M.F.A. 14 Video Games, Isaac Pletcher, M.F.A. 15 Home Video, Matthew J. Haught, Ph.D. 16 Digital Imaging & Photography, Michael Scott Sheerin, M.S. 17 eHealth, Sharon Baldinelli, M.P.H. 18 Esports, Max Grubb, Ph.D. 19 Ebooks, Steven J. Dick, Ph.D. Section IV Networking Technologies 20 Telephony, William R. Davie, Ph.D. 21 The Internet, Hsuan Yuan Huang, Ph.D. 22 The Internet of Things, Jeffrey S. Wilkinson, Ph.D. 23 Social Media, Rachel Stuart, Ph.D. 24 Big Data, Tony R. DeMars, Ph.D. 25 Artificial Intelligence, Ching‐Hua Chuan, Ph.D. Section V Conclusions 26 Other New Technologies, Jennifer H. Meadows, Ph.D. 27 Your Future & Communication Technologies, August E. Grant, Ph.D. Index Glossary and Updates can be found on the Communication Technology Update and Fundamentals website: http://www.tfi.com/ctu/

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"Dr. August E. (""Augie"") Grant is J. Rion McKissick Professor of Journalism and Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of South Carolina. Grant is a technology futurist who specializes in research on new media technologies and consumer behavior. His teaching and research combine the study of traditional and emerging media, with emphases on media management, organizational structure, integrated communication, and consumer behavior. He’s been editor of Communication Technology Update and Fundamentals since 1992. His work in media convergence includes founding and serving for five years as Executive Editor of The Convergence Newsletter, chairing twelve national conferences on convergent journalism since 2002, and directing the Newsplex Summer Seminar program to train academics in convergent journalism. Jennifer H. Meadows is Professor in the Department of Media Arts, Design, and Technology at California State University, Chico. Her teaching and research integrate practical and theoretical concerns related to television production, virtual reality, digital signage, the relationships between media and users, and changing media behavior in the new media marketplace. She has been working on the Communication Technology Update and Fundamentals since 1995 and has been co-editor since 1998. Technology Futures, Inc. (TFI) provides top-quality custom studies and technology forecasts on key trends in communications, artificial intelligence, and other high-tech fields. Founded in 1978, TFI’s specialties include technology forecasting, valuation, innovation, and business leadership. TFI brings to the table a futures focus, in-depth experience, a wide range of proven forecasting and analytic methods, and an excellent track-record of making valuable forecasts over several decades. www.tfi.com."

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