Focal Encyclopedia of Electronic Media: (CD ROM) [CD-ROM]

Christopher H Sterling (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0240801334 | ISBN-13: 978-0240801339 | Publication Date: May 6, 1998

The Focal Encyclopedia of Electronic Media (FEEM) is an up-to-date, authoritative, and comprehensive reference source. Directed to applications of electronic media technology, it clearly explains technologies and methods to those seeking to use them, in both industry and academia. Entry emphasis is on clear language, illustrations, organization, and ease of use. Applications, processes, definitions, and use of equipment are described in detail. This information is important for creative personnel, technical professionals, management decision-makers, corporate media users and directors, and anyone seeking background on applications of and trends in media equipment and processes.

The search and retrieval and cross-referencing functions of the CD-ROM make finding information quick and simple. The Focal Encyclopedia of Electronic Media includes hundreds of illustrations and tables, as well as video and audio clips, to enhance the learning experience.


Dr. Christopher H. Sterling acts as General Editor, with contributions from a leading panel of experts from industry and academia. Sterling is Associate Dean for Graduate Affairs of George Washington University's Columbia School of Arts and Sciences and the author, co-author or editor of more than a dozen books and numerous journal articles.


Over 4,000 entries, from Acoustics to Zoom lens
Contributions from over 50 leading experts in their fields
Powerful search and retrieval functions

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The search and retrieval and cross-referencing functions of the CD-ROM make finding information quick and simple. The Focal Encyclopedia of Electronic Media includes hundreds of illustrations and tables, as well as video and audio clips, to enhance the learning experience.

About the Author

Dr. Christopher H. Sterling is the General Editor, with contributions from a leading panel of experts from industry and academia. Sterling is Associate Dean for Graduate Affairs of George Washington University's Columbia School of Arts and Sciences and the author, co-author or editor of more than a dozen books and numerous journal articles.

Product Details

• CD-ROM
• Publisher: Focal Press (May 6, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240801334
• ISBN-13: 978-0240801339
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,679,373 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Chris Sterling has taught media and public affairs at George Washington University in the nation's capital since 1982. Before that he served as a senior staffer at the Federal Communications Commission for nearly two years, and during the 1970s taught at Temple University. He did his degrees (political science as an undergrad, then masters and PhD in mass communications) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, conveniently in the same town where he grew up--and met his future wife. His professional interests include the history and policy of electronic media and telecommunications, while among his (too many) other interests are civil aviation (airline history), the history of Washington, DC, passenger lines and liners, classic cars of the 1930s, and even the history of castles and fortifications. He loves the mountain west (though he only lived there for one year) and traveling, though as we all know, getting on an airplane isn't fun anymore. He lives in Northern Virginia near Washington, DC, in a book-filled home not far from his two daughters and granddaughter.