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Think of yourself blindfolded at a baseball game with somebody alongside describing each play, endeavoring through words to give you a mental picture of what is going on. That is radio broadcasting. But lift the blind fold and see the scene for yourself! That is television, with an expert sports commentator to explain every play.
Television is new as science measures Time; it is a new art, yet its name is of the ancients. Tele is Greek for at a distance. Video is the Latin verb meaning to see.
Officially, television is defined as radio or electrical transmission Of a succession of images and their reception in such a manner as to give a substantially continuous and Simultaneous reproduction of an object or scene before the eyes of a distant observer.
Marconi described it as the highest grade in the art of communication.
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Excerpt from Understanding Television: What It Is and How It Works
Think of yourself blindfolded at a baseball game with somebody alongside describing each play, endeavoring through words to give you a mental picture of what is going on. That is radio broadcasting. But lift the blind fold and see the scene for yourself! That is television, with an expert sports commentator to explain every play.
Television is new as science measures Time; it is a new art, yet its name is of the ancients. Tele is Greek for at a distance. Video is the Latin verb meaning to see.
Officially, television is defined as radio or electrical transmission Of a succession of images and their reception in such a manner as to give a substantially continuous and Simultaneous reproduction of an object or scene before the eyes of a distant observer.
Marconi described it as the highest grade in the art of communication.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Understanding Television: What It Is and How It Works was written by Orrin E. Dunlap, Jr.. This is a 134 page book, containing 21508 words and 15 pictures. Search Inside is enabled for this title.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book demystifies the history of television, breaking down the perception of it as mere entertainment. Providing a glimpse into the past, the author illustrates televisionâs deeper social and political impact on our world. It explores the steps leading to the development of television, from the initial experimental era to its rise as a global phenomenon. By examining televisionâs evolution, the author reveals its multifaceted nature, encompassing art, science, and societal influence. Prospective readers can expect to gain invaluable insights into the inner workings of television and its lasting significance in shaping human history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332207930_0
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