telecommunication

Focuses on communication in business, in the home, from space, and through the telephone, television, and computers.

Answers many of the legal questions asked by sysops and users of the Internet and bulletin board systems.

Describes the inner workings and science of twelve items related to communications technology, including telephones, televisions, fax machines, the Internet, and others.

Explores the latest developments in the communications field, discussing what those developments may mean for society in the twenty-first century.

Presents projects and experiments exploring such forms of communication as ink, television, semaphore, and multi-track recording.

Provides answers to questions about the science behind communications and includes information about careers in the field, and a related experiment.

"A look at potential future developments in communication, including holograms, as well as the Global Positioning System and other technologies that are currently considered state-of-the-art"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the technological innovations offered by the iPhone, describing its "all-in-one" capabilities and its impact on daily life and society, and discussing the future implications for twenty-first-century society.

Describes various mechanical devices used in different modes of communication, such as telephones, cameras and satellites.

Explains the scientific principles and technology involved in telephone calls and facsimile transmissions and discusses future possibilities in telecommunications.