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Crossed Wires

The Conflicted History of US Telecommunications, From The Post Office To The Internet

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Dan Schiller

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832pages
30 heures de lecture

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Focusing on the social history of US telecommunications, the book delves into the evolution of major network systems from the nineteenth to the twenty-first centuries. Dan Schiller utilizes extensive archival research to illustrate how social and political conflicts have shaped this industry, emphasizing the impact of business, economic, and regulatory factors over technological advancements. This comprehensive revisionist perspective highlights the interplay between telecommunications and the broader context of the US political economy.