The History of Television, 1942 to 2000 - Hardcover

Abramson, Albert

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0786412208 ISBN 13: 9780786412204

Publisher: McFarland Publishing, 2003

Synopsis

A technical history of television covers significany developments from 1942 to 2000, including television during World War II, the change from helical to high band technology, and the rise of electronic journalism.

About this title

About the Author:

Albert Abramson worked at CBS for over 30 years as a cameraman, videotape editor, and sound technician, and is the author of several books and articles on the history of television aside from the two-volume set from McFarland. He lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Review:

The foremost reference work on the technical history of TV...no reference work available in print right now matches the attention to detail...significant...should stand as the authority for years to come...highly recommended. --Library Journal

Spellbinding...enlightening and eye-opening...should be required reading for all communication and television majors and for anyone developing new [media]...highly recommended. --Choice

It's all covered...takes in the entire world scene and gives credit to the work done in other countries...mind-boggling. --Big Reel

About this edition

• Publisher: McFarland Publishing
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0786412208
• ISBN 13: 9780786412204
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 319