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The telephone, the television, and the computer are three of the most potent inventions of the 20th century and have completely transformed world society. But what happens when you combine all three into one powerful communications medium? This programs examines the growing convergence of phones, TV...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: McGraw-Hill Companies. College Division, Knowledge TV (Television network), Jones International, Ltd, Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Other Authors: Hartley, David (Narrator)
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [2003]
Series:Story of film, TV and media (DVD videodiscs)
Subjects:
Computers and civilization > History > 20th century.
Computer networks > History > 20th century.
Communication and technology > History > 20th century.
Interactive computer systems.
Internet.
Distance education.
Documentary television programs.
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Summary:The telephone, the television, and the computer are three of the most potent inventions of the 20th century and have completely transformed world society. But what happens when you combine all three into one powerful communications medium? This programs examines the growing convergence of phones, TVs, and computers in cyberspace and the radical impact on businesses, homes, and schools in this "many-to-many" communications model.
Item Description:Originally produced in 1997 as part of the telecourse: Media waves : an introduction to mass communication.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 DVD-video (28 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD.