| Publication |
Great Britain, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 1999.
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| Description |
64pBlack Spine
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| Series |
How The Future Began
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| Summary/Abstract |
This book explores the science and technology of the new millennium and beyond. From silicon chips to virtual reality, this cutting-edge guide examines the origins of today's modern marvels and reveals how the communication revolution has shaped our present and continues to shape our future.
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| Contents |
Introduction
Living with computers
Introduction
Age of the microprocessor
Chips with everything
Computers in control
Using Computers
Handling Information
Working with Words
Keeping in Touch
It's good to talk
Linked by laser
Look no wires
Caught in the Net
Entertainment
Introduction
Virtual worlds
Electronic arts
The moving image
Tuning in
The World in Your Home
Introduction
Global village
On-line home
Live and learn
Working at home
Keeping watch
Introduction
Homewatch
Earthwatch
Spacewatch
Reference
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| Standard Number |
075340317X Hb.
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