The Communication Satellites: Their Development and Impact - Hardcover

Hudson, Heather E.

9780029153208: The Communication Satellites: Their Development and Impact

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0029153204 ISBN 13: 9780029153208

Publisher: Macmillan USA, 1990

Traces the history of communications satellites, discusses their political, economic, social and cultural impact, and examines their role in military strategy, business, health care, and education

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Communication satellites have revolutionized the world in much the same way as the railroad and telegraph did. This book details their history and development showing how they have made possible enormous advancements in business services, health and medical care and education. The book analyzes the critical decisions made in communication satellite development and highlights the reasons for the successes and failures in the field.

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