Isbn: 9780962474521 - Life After Television: The Coming Transformation of Media and American Life (24 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. In his visionary new book George Gilder brilliantly and persuasively outlines the sweeping new developments in computer and fiber optic technology that spell certain death to traditional television and telephony. In their places, he argues, will emerge a new paradigm in which people-to-people communications give way to links among computers to be found in every home and office. The rise of the telecomputer (or teleputer) will utterly transform the way we do business, educate our children, and spend our leisure time, and will imperil such large, centralized, top-down organizations as cable networks, phone companies, government bureaucracies, and multinational corporations. The stultifying influence of the mass media will give way to the power of the individual and the spread of democracy - and all through a technology in which America leads the world. The paperback edition of Life After Television has been completely revised and expanded to include almost fifty percent material new to this edition. George Gilder's liberating book is now, more than ever, an essential tool for a richer, more prosperous future for all citizens of the Computer Age.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition (thus). With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition (thus). The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Condition: Good. In his visionary new book George Gilder brilliantly and persuasively outlines the sweeping new developments in computer and fiber optic technology that spell certain death to traditional television and telephony. In their places, he argues, will emerge a new paradigm in which people-to-people communications give way to links among computers to be found in every home and office. The rise of the telecomputer (or teleputer) will utterly transform the way we do business, educate our children, and spend our leisure time, and will imperil such large, centralized, top-down organizations as cable networks, phone companies, government bureaucracies, and multinational corporations. The stultifying influence of the mass media will give way to the power of the individual and the spread of democracy - and all through a technology in which America leads the world. The paperback edition of Life After Television has been completely revised and expanded to include almost fifty percent material new to this edition. George Gilder's liberating book is now, more than ever, an essential tool for a richer, more prosperous future for all citizens of the Computer Age.…

Condition: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. 5th edition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. Former Library book. A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear .

hardcover. Condition: Used: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: good. Minor wear to page edges and corners. Text unmarked and tight. Dust jacket included and in good condition with only minor tears to the edges.

Hardcover. Condition: USED Good.

Hardcover. First ition edition. Near Fine/Very Good (23205) - Hardcover, near fine condition, with very lightly compressed spine, v. lightly bumped corners, v. lightly warped fr. board. Clean, tight, unmarked. Dj very good, v. lightly rubbed, w. a few lt scratches, a few small tears on top and bottom edges. 86.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Dj Has Edgewear With A Few Tiny Tears. Light Wear. Light Soiling. Kurt Vargo (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: USED Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Vargo, Kurt (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardback with dust jacket in good condition. Some light shelf wear, otherwise a good clean copy.

Hardcover. Condition: FINE. Dust Jacket Condition: VERY GOOD. Clean, unworn copy. No writing or markings. Binding is sound and tight. New archival mylar dj cover. 4to 86 pages. Additional info or photos on request. Ships in sturdy cardboard packaging, with tracking and insurance.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDVery good in very good little torn dust jacket.

Hardcover. Very Good with no dust jacket; Wear at edges. ; Larger Agenda Series; Color Illustrations; 87 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First edition. Illustrated by Kurt Vargo and from photographs. 85pp. Just about fine in a very good dust jacket with modest wear at the spine ends and corners. Part of the Larger Agenda Series.

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. Condition: Collectible-Very Good.