Facts on File Dictionary of Telecommunications - Softcover

Graham, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0871968762 ISBN 13: 9780871968760

Publisher: Facts on File

Synopsis

Defines terms related to computers, telephone and telegraph technology, broadcasting, electronics, and communications codes

About this title

From Library Journal:

This updated and revised edition (Facts on File, 1983) is a comprehensive collection of terms used in the rapidly developing field of telecommunication. Not for the novice or the casual user, this dictionary is designed for students and researchers interested in fundamental concepts in telephone and telegraph communications, switched communications systems, broadcast systems, and narrow and broad bandwidth systems. The book's scope covers acronyms and abbreviations, computer-related terms, extended definitions for major concepts, and a few terms for commercial products. Numerous cross-references are embedded in the clearly written definitions. Despite its comprehensive approach, there are some curious omissions: why ARPANET and not BITNET? where are download and backbone ? Small libraries that own the earlier edition may want to wait for the publication of a more user-friendly work. Highly recommended for academic and technical libraries. (Index and illustrations not seen.)-- Ebba Kraar King, formerly with North Carolina State Univ. Libs., Raleigh
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Facts on File
• ISBN 10: 0871968762
• ISBN 13: 9780871968760
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224