Electronic Media, Second Edition: Then, Now, and Later download book

Book: Electronic Media, Second Edition: Then, Now, and Later

Author: Norman Medoff and Barbara K. Kaye

Pages: 318

Format: PDF

Language: English

ISBN10: 0240812565

Electronic Media connects the traditional world of broadcasting with the contemporary universe of digital electronic media. It provides a synopsis of the beginnings of electronic media in broadcasting, and the subsequent advancements into digital media. Underlying the structure of the book is a "See It Then, See It Now, See It Later" approach that focuses on how past innovations lay the groundwork for changing trends in technology, providing the opportunity and demand for change in both broadcasting and digital media.
FYI and Zoom-In boxes point to further information, tying together the immediate and long-ranging issues surrounding electronic media. Career Tracks feature the experiences of industry experts and share tips in how to approach this challenging industry.

* Overview of the history of electronic media, industry terms, and current media trends
* Exploration of electronic media from both a media consumer and provider's perspective
* Consideration of social media and its effects on everday and mass communication
* Unique "See It Then, See It Now, See It Later" chapter structure places electronic media history into historical context
* Companion Web site provides further insights to how communication technologies work