Digital Revolution: 11 (20th Century Inventions)

This text traces the general history of computer technology and focuses, in particular, on the development of digital information. It explores the applications of digital technology in storing and reproducing data, words, pictures and sound. It also looks in more detail at the impact of digital technology on our daily in the workplace, at home, in communications, security and leisure. An insight is also provided into the possible future developments of virtual reality, video conferencing, 3D television, and the computerized home-management system.;This book is part of a series which studies some of the most important technologies to have emerged this century.

Gr 3-6--This overview begins with a brief definition of digital technology and then takes a cursory look at the different applications it has in our lives. The book is organized by category--entertainment, communications, work, home, and cars. The technologies covered include compact discs (all varieties), telephones, televisions, watches, and cameras. Cutting-edge technology such as DVD (digital videodiscs), HDTV (high-definition television), and global-positioning systems are included as well. There is not enough information here for reports, but the book will intrigue browsers. The full-color photographs on every page mainly show how people use the equipment, with very little emphasis on how it works.

Yapha Nussbaum Mason, Brentwood Lower School, Los Angeles

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