Author

Publication

2004 - Basic Books, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

121,000 words, Guess

Page Count

484 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2003020915
  • LibraryThing24040
  • Goodreads2056732

Classifications

  • DDC302.23/0973
  • LCCP92.U5 S646 2004

Description

Offers a historical analysis of the creation of communications in the United States and demonstrates how political decisions affected the developing American society and how these choices have social, economic, and military impact.

First Sentence

COMMUNICATIONS in Europe and America during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries underwent a radical transformation, but not because of any revolution in communications technology.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • The creation of the media: political origins of modern communicationsHardcoverBasic Books2004-01-01

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