Military Communications: From Ancient Times to the 21st Century - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1851097325 ISBN 13: 9781851097326

Publisher: ABC-CLIO, 2007

Synopsis

An alphabetically organized encyclopedia that provides both a history of military communications and an assessment of current methods and applications.

· Over 300 alphabetically organized entries covering all innovations in military communication technology (in the United States and around the world), as well as key people, locations, organizations, and signature battles

· Over 40 expert contributors―both researchers and practitioners of military communications

· An annotated guide to basic reading plus further readings and references for all entries

· Glossary of key terms including acronyms

About this title

Book Description:

From messengers on foot to carrier pigeons to satellites and Blackberries, methods of military communication have evolved side-by-side with technological breakthroughs. Indeed, military necessity has often been the motivating factor behind communication advances (such as the Internet) that were later adapted for civilian purposes.

About the Author:

Christopher H. Sterling, PhD, is professor of media and public affairs at The George Washington University, Washington, DC, and the editor of Communication Booknotes Quarterly. He has edited or authored 20 books on media and telecommunications policy and history.

About this edition

• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1851097325
• ISBN 13: 9781851097326
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 608
• Editor: Sterling Christopher H.