Radio: The Life Story of a Technology
Radio: The Life Story of a Technology traces radio from early wireless telegraphy through vacuum tubes, FM, transistors and microchips, while also examining its cultural and business history. The book combines technical development with the people and social roles that shaped radio.
At a glance
- Follows radio technology from electricity and early wireless telegraphy to microchips.
- Also explores radio as a cultural medium and the development of its business.
- Discusses radio's changing roles in news, entertainment and politics.
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Pros
- Pairs an overview of key technical developments with social, cultural and corporate history.
- Its 176-page length offers a relatively compact account of radio's evolution.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Greenwood |
|---|---|
| Publication date | September 30, 2005 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 176 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0313331677 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0313331671 |
| Weight listed | 14.4 ounces |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.14 x 0.43 x 9.21 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in the history of radio technology and broadcasting.
- Students or general readers looking for a combined technical and cultural perspective on radio.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a current radio operations manual or a narrowly technical reference.
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Frequently asked questions
What does this book cover?
It covers radio's technical development, from early wireless telegraphy through components and systems such as vacuum tubes, FM, transistors and microchips, alongside cultural and business history.
Is the book only about radio technology?
No. Its description also presents radio as a cultural phenomenon, including its corporate history and changing roles in public information, entertainment and politics.
What edition and length are listed?
The listing specifies an illustrated English edition with 176 pages.
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