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Behind the tube:

a history of broadcasting technology and business
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Focal Press, 1990 - Performing Arts - 527 pages
Tells the story of the unseen foundation of modern radio, television, and cable - the technology that enables programming to reach an audience.

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Contents

THE ORIGINS OF RADIO AND TELEVISION TECHNOLOGY
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AM RADIO BROADCASTING
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FM RADIO BROADCASTING
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TitleBehind the tube: a history of broadcasting technology and business
AuthorAndrew F. Inglis
Editionillustrated
PublisherFocal Press, 1990
ISBN0240800435, 9780240800431
Length527 pages
Subjects ›  › 

Business & Economics / General
Performing Arts / Radio / General
Performing Arts / Radio / History & Criticism
Performing Arts / Television / General
Performing Arts / Television / History & Criticism
Technology & Engineering / Acoustics & Sound
Technology & Engineering / Telecommunications
  
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