Global Communicaion

This book examines the effects of new communication technologies on interaction between nations and the structure of the world order. Beginning with a brief historical overview of the impact of past communications breakthroughs on world affairs (such as the printing press and its effects on the Renaissance), Elizabeth Hanson gives us an up-to-the-minute account of the technologies that shape the way we interact with one another on a global scale. Hanson examines issues like the media's role in public policy, communication (or lack thereof) and its effect on conflict resolution, and the economic benefits and drawbacks of our instant access to information.Hanson, Elizabeth is the author of 'Global Communicaion', published 1911 under ISBN 9780813399546 and ISBN 0813399548.