(4) 4-6 Communications Close-up series. With no introduction or preface to place the subject matter in context, this book presents a series of spreads featuring instruments of modern communications technology. Cameras, compact discs, and satellites are among the items displayed in the extremely crowded layout with color cutaway illustrations and text that doesn't always provide sufficient details on how these instruments function. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 Communications Close-up series. These books discuss the cultural importance of newspapers, the Internet, and other forms of communication, but the focus is on technological developments. Illustrations demonstrate how radar, DVDs, and mobile phones work, while boxed "history links" present past accomplishments. The books offer extensive information; however, the presentation is extremely busy and the writing is dry. Time lines are included. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 Communications Close-up series. With no introduction or preface to place the subject matter in context, this book presents a series of spreads featuring instruments of modern communications technology. Cameras, compact discs, and satellites are among the items displayed in the extremely crowded layout with color cutaway illustrations and text that doesn't always provide sufficient details on how these instruments function. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 Communications Close-up series. With no introduction or preface to place the subject matter in context, this book presents a series of spreads featuring instruments of modern communications technology. Cameras, compact discs, and satellites are among the items displayed in the extremely crowded layout with color cutaway illustrations and text that doesn't always provide sufficient details on how these instruments function. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta