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From Talking Drums to the Internet Robert Gardner

From Talking Drums to the Internet By Robert Gardner

From Talking Drums to the Internet by Robert Gardner


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In From Talking Drums to the Internet, readers will learn about sign language, cave paintings, motion pictures, e-mail, cell phones, electronic publishing, satellites, telepathy, the information Superhighway, microelectronics, and videos. They also learn about inventors and other key people who contributed to communications development.

From Talking Drums to the Internet Summary

From Talking Drums to the Internet: An Encyclopedia of Communications Technology by Robert Gardner

In From Talking Drums to the Internet, readers will learn about sign language, cave paintings, motion pictures, e-mail, cell phones, electronic publishing, satellites, telepathy, the information Superhighway, microelectronics, and videos. They also learn about inventors and other key people who contributed to communications development. This work is a unique and timely addition for every library.

From Talking Drums to the Internet Reviews

"More than a simple chronicle, this volume may help readers understand the roots of controversies surrounding technological advancements in communications, from the introduction of the printing press to Internet censorship. A unique and timely addition for most libraries." - Library Journal
"This fine reference book covers communications topics throughout history ... Numerous cross-references add to the usefulness of this convenient, one volume source, which will be utilized for assignments in science, history, computer, and communications. Recommended." - The Book Report

About Robert Gardner

Robert Gardner is a consultant on science education and has written numerous books and articles.

Dennis Shortelle is a professional historian and chair of the Department of History at Salisbury School, Salisbury, CT.

Additional information

NPB9780874368321
9780874368321
0874368324
From Talking Drums to the Internet: An Encyclopedia of Communications Technology by Robert Gardner
New
Hardback
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
1997-11-01
355
N/A
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