Television
Subtitle: The Life Story of a Technology (Greenwood Technographies)
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Published: June 30, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9780313331282
Subjects: History of engineering & technology; Television technology; Technology & Engineering; Technology & Industrial Arts; Science/Mathematics; General; Television & Video; Television - General; Science / General; Industrial Technology; History; Television
Description: Explores the history and evolution of television in the United States with references to developments in other places in regards to the American system's growth. Discusses the origins and birth of television and describes the role of people involved in its conception including inventors, scientists, engineers, broadcasters, advertisers, performers, and consumers. Also covers the commercialization of television and the future of digital technology. Includes a timeline and glossary of terms.