Down to Earth : satellite technologies, industries, and cultures

Down to Earth : satellite technologies, industries, and cultures / edited by Lisa Parks and James Schwoch.

Though satellites are now used by a wide array of entertainment, communications, and information technologies, from radio stations to GPS devices, the business of making, launching, and maintaining satellites is still shrouded in mystery. Down to Earth presents the first comprehensive overview of th...

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Other Authors: Parks, Lisa, Schwoch, James
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Piscataway : Rutgers University Press, 2012.
Series:New directions in international studies.
Subjects:
Artificial satellites in telecommunication > Popular works.
Artificial satellites > Popular works.
Telecommunication > Social aspects > Popular works.
Mass media > Popular works.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Affairs & Administration.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Media Studies.
Artificial satellites
Artificial satellites in telecommunication
Mass media
Telecommunication > Social aspects
Popular works
Online Access:Click for online access
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Summary:Though satellites are now used by a wide array of entertainment, communications, and information technologies, from radio stations to GPS devices, the business of making, launching, and maintaining satellites is still shrouded in mystery. Down to Earth presents the first comprehensive overview of the geopolitical maneuvers, financial investments, scientific innovations, and ideological struggles that take place behind the scenes of this fascinating industry.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 312 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780813553337
0813553334
0813552745
9780813552743
1280691700
9781280691706
9786613668646
6613668648
Language:English.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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