Digital universe the global telecommunication revolution

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 effec...

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Main Author: Seel, Peter Benjamin
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex Wiley-Blackwell 2012
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary: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"--Provided by publisher
Physical Description:xii, 276 pages illustrations
ISBN:9781444360837
1444360833
1283426536