Down to Earth : Satellite Technologies, Industries, and Cultures /

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Though satellites are now used by a wide array of entertainment, communications, and information technologies, from radio stations to GPS devices, the business of making, launching, and maintaining satellites is still shrouded in mystery. Down to Earth presents the first comprehensive overview of th...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Schwoch, James, Parks, Lisa
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Piscataway : Rutgers University Press, 2012.
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Temas:
Telecommunication > Social aspects.
Mass media.
Artificial satellites in telecommunication.
Artificial satellites.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Media Studies.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Affairs & Administration.
Medias > Ouvrages de vulgarisation.
Telecommunications > Aspect social > Ouvrages de vulgarisation.
Satellites artificiels > Ouvrages de vulgarisation.
Satellites artificiels dans les telecommunications > Ouvrages de vulgarisation.
Mass media > Popular works.
Telecommunication > Social aspects > Popular works.
Artificial satellites > Popular works.
Artificial satellites in telecommunication > Popular works.
Popular works.
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:Though satellites are now used by a wide array of entertainment, communications, and information technologies, from radio stations to GPS devices, the business of making, launching, and maintaining satellites is still shrouded in mystery. Down to Earth presents the first comprehensive overview of the geopolitical maneuvers, financial investments, scientific innovations, and ideological struggles that take place behind the scenes of this fascinating industry.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (320 pages).
ISBN:9780813552743

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