Shaping American Telecommunications A History of Technology Policy and Economics or A Guide to Successful Meeting Planning

Shaping American Telecommunications A History of Technology, Policy, and Economics

Author: Christopher Sterling

Shaping American Telecommunications examines the technical, regulatory, and economic forces that have shaped the development of American telecommunications services. This volume is both an introduction to the basic technical, economic, and regulatory principles underlying telecommunications, and a detailed account of major events that have marked development of the sector in the United States. Beginning with the introduction of the telegraph and continuing through to current developments in wireless and online services, authors Christopher H. Sterling, Phyllis W. Bernt, and Martin B.H. Weiss explain each stage of telecommunications development, examining the interplay among technical innovation, policy decisions, and regulatory developments.

Offering an integrated treatment of the interplay among technology, policy, and economics as key factors defining the development of the telecommunications sector in the United States, this volume also provides:
*background material to facilitate understanding of each sector;
*contexts for many so-called "new" issues, problems, and trends, demonstrating origins from years or decades in the past; and
*careful annotation, documentation, and reference tables to enable further research on the topics discussed.

This unique multidisciplinary approach provides a balanced view of U.S. telecommunications history, in context with relevant economic, legal, social, and technical analyses. As such, it is essential reading for advanced students in telecommunications needing to understand how the telecommunications industry and service developed to its current form. The volume will also serve as a supplemental text in courses ontelecommunications regulation, and it will be of value to professionals in the field seeking context and background for their daily work.

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A Guide to Successful Meeting Planning

Author: Suzanne Stewart Weissinger

Provides detailed coverage of the meeting and convention industry and careers available in it, types of meetings, how to plan programs, selecting sites, preparation of meeting materials, the management of reservations and registration, food and beverage, transportation and more. Every chapter includes learning objectives, questions and student activities. Along with charts and graphs, it offers numerous checklists to help organize and plan successful meetings.

Table of Contents:

Are You a Meeting Planner?.
Who Meets?.
Purposes and Types of Meetings.
Planning the Meeting Program.
Site Selection.
Property Selection.
Marketing Your Meeting.
Meeting Materials.
Reservations, Registrations, and Participant Services.
Meeting in Progress.
Food and Beverage Service.
Transportation and Free-Time Activities.
Evaluation and Follow-Up.
Appendix.
Index.