Communications under the seas : the evolving cable network and its implications /

This title looks at the technology of undersea communications from stranded-wire telegraph cables in the 1850s to fibre-optic cables at the end of the 20th century, and its social political, economic impact.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Finn, Bernard S., 1932-, Yang, Daqing, 1964-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, Mass. ; London : MIT, ©2009.
Series:Dibner Institute studies in the history of science and technology
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:This title looks at the technology of undersea communications from stranded-wire telegraph cables in the 1850s to fibre-optic cables at the end of the 20th century, and its social political, economic impact.
Physical Description:1 online resource (303 pages) : illustrations, maps.
ISBN:9780262255059
0262255057
DOI:10.7551/mitpress/9780262012867.001.0001