Digital Universe - The Global Telecommunication Revolution

For the student and general reader, a tour of the digital universe that offers critical observations and new perspectives on human communication and intelligence.


* Traces the development and diffusion of digital information and communication technologies, providing an analysis of trans-cultural effects among developed and developing nations

* Provides a balanced analysis of the pros and cons of the adoption and diffusion of digital technologies

* Explores privacy, censorship, the digital divide, online games, and virtual and augmented realities

* Follows a thematic structure, allowing readers to access the text at any point, based on their interests

* Accompanying resources provide a wealth of related online content

* Accompanying resources provide a wealth of related online content: http://www.digital-universe-book.net


* Analyzes the effect of digital technology in the developed and developing world
* Examines Moore's Law and its relation to all areas of digital technology
* Describes media convergence on digital platforms
* Contains interviews with global experts on the social effects of digital technology

Peter B. Seel is a professor in the Department of Journalism and Technical Communication at Colorado State University, where he teaches new communication technologies, video production, digital photography, and documentary film. Dr. Seel is the co-author of two books and many articles on digital television and new media technologies.