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Television : The Life Story of a Technology, Paperback by Magoun, Alexander B., ISBN 0801890721, ISBN-13 9780801890727, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Explores the history of television, discussing its initial conception, technological changes over the years, and the development of cable television and videotapes.

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PublisherJohns Hopkins University Press

ISBN-100801890721

ISBN-139780801890727

eBay Product ID (ePID)71700267

Product Key Features

Number of Pages232 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameTelevision : the Life Story of a Technology

SubjectTelevision / History & Criticism, Television & Video, History

Publication Year2009

TypeTextbook

AuthorAlexander B. Magoun

Subject AreaPerforming Arts, Technology & Engineering

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight13.6 Oz

Item Length9.1 in

Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2008-943554

Reviews"Offers anyone with an interest in the story behind television's history an interesting and highly readable view of many of the people, corporate entities, and government agencies crucial to its invention and its subsequent technological development." -- Patricia L. Dooley, Journalism History, ""Offers anyone with an interest in the story behind television's history an interesting and highly readable view of many of the people, corporate entities, and government agencies crucial to its invention and its subsequent technological development."", In this history of television, Magoun not only explains the development and basic workings of this technology but also the processes, personalities, and business decisions involved, and TV's impact on American values. In a 'life cycle' framework, he traces TV from its protracted birth through the death of cathode tube TVs and resurrection in digital form. The author addresses issues relating to the paternity of inventions, government regulation, and changing broadcast standards., "A handful of black-and-white photographs, a bibliography, and an index enhance this highly readable account, sure to fascinate lay readers and scholars alike." -- Midwest Book Review, A handful of black-and-white photographs, a bibliography, and an index enhance this highly readable account, sure to fascinate lay readers and scholars alike., Tracing the history of television from early inception through golden age, to the current world of flat screens, cable, and satellites, Magoun comprehensively overviews a medium now in everyone's memory... Readers are left with an appreciation for an old friend that they enjoyed having around, as well as recognition of the role that television has played in making entertainment and communication what it is today., "In this history of television, Magoun not only explains the development and basic workings of this technology but also the processes, personalities, and business decisions involved, and TV's impact on American values. In a 'life cycle' framework, he traces TV from its protracted birth through the death of cathode tube TVs and resurrection in digital form. The author addresses issues relating to the paternity of inventions, government regulation, and changing broadcast standards." -- Scitech Book News, Offers anyone with an interest in the story behind television's history an interesting and highly readable view of many of the people, corporate entities, and government agencies crucial to its invention and its subsequent technological development.

Dewey Edition22

Grade FromCollege Freshman

IllustratedYes

Grade ToCollege Graduate Student

Dewey Decimal621.388009

Table Of ContentPrefaceIntroductionTimeline1. Conception, 1873-19112. Birth of a Technology; or Invention, 1912-19283. Parenthood: Television's Innovation, 1928-19414. Working for a Living: Television's Commercialization, 1941-19665. Children of the Revolution, 1947-19876. The Digital Generation and the End of TelevisionGlossaryBibliographyIndex

SynopsisFor better or worse, television has been the dominant medium of communication for fifty years. Yet it is a relatively recent invention, one that required passionate inventors, determined businessmen, government regulators, and willing consumers. This volume covers the history of television from nineteenth-century European conceptions of ......, For better or worse, television has been the dominant medium of communication for fifty years. Yet it is a relatively recent invention, one that required passionate inventors, determined businessmen, government regulators, and willing consumers. This volume covers the history of television from nineteenth-century European conceptions of transmitting moving images electrically to the death of television as a discrete system in a digital age.Alexander B Magoun highlights key events in the evolution of TV, as well as the dynamic individuals who ignited the industry, such as Vladimir Zworykin and David Sarnoff. He also covers the development of cable and satellite television, the use of television in wartime, and the 'tube's' changing face.Based on the latest research, this crisply written, sometimes provocative survey includes a glossary, timeline, and bibliography for further reading., For better or worse, television has been the dominant medium of communication for fifty years. Yet it is a relatively recent invention, one that required passionate inventors, determined businessmen, government regulators, and willing consumers. This volume covers the history of television from nineteenth-century European conceptions of transmitting moving images electrically to the death of television as a discrete system in a digital age. Alexander B. Magoun highlights key events in the evolution of TV, as well as the dynamic individuals who ignited the industry, such as Vladimir Zworykin and David Sarnoff. He also covers the development of cable and satellite television, the use of television in wartime, and the "tube's" changing face. Based on the latest research, this crisply written, sometimes provocative survey includes a glossary, timeline, and bibliography for further reading.

LC Classification NumberTK6637.M34 2009