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The Social Shaping of Videotex: How Information Services for the Public Have Evolved.

Authors :
Case, Donald O.
Source :
Journal of the American Society for Information Science. Aug 1994 45(7):483-497.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Considers the origins and historical development of videotex over three decades, comparing various nationally sponsored and private systems in Europe and North America. Discusses problems, including the determination of transmission channels, display devices, standards, marketing strategies, and social, political, and economic elements in the development of new information technologies. (Contains 83 references.) (LRW)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0002-8231
Volume :
45
Issue :
7
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of the American Society for Information Science
Publication Type :
Reference
Accession number :
EJ489757
Document Type :
Historical Materials<br />Information Analyses<br />Reports - Descriptive<br />Journal Articles