Format:
XXV, 417 S.
,
Ill.,graph. Darst.
ISBN:
0852967977
Series Statement:
History of technology series 28
Note:
Includes index
,
Early lifeHastings -- Frith Street, London -- The first demonstration of television -- Noctovision and phonovision -- Company formation and long-distance television -- Television and the BBC -- The first television broadcast and other "firsts" -- Overseas interests -- Large-screen television -- The early television work of Bell Telephone Laboratories -- Financial difficulties -- The first public 30-line service -- Baird's personality -- A rival and high-definition television -- The London television station -- Baird and cinema television -- The war years -- Epilogue: Two "greats" -- Appendices: J.L. Baird's parents ; Television Committee. Memorandum by Mr. J.L. Baird ; Awards and commemorations.
Language:
English
Subjects:
Engineering
,
General works
Keywords:
Baird, John 1888-1946
;
Schottland
;
Erfinder
;
Fernsehen
;
Geschichte
;
Baird, John 1888-1946
;
Biografie
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