Download or read book Cable Television and the Future of Broadcasting written by Ralph Negrine and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-06-19 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1985, this book surveys developments in cable television in the major industrialised countries with chapters specifically authored on each area. It looks at the technology, its potential, and how far it had been implemented, considering the reaction of governments, existing broadcasting corporations and licensing authorities. Going on to assess future trends, a discussion of the likely effects of cable on communications, society and economy is an enlightening read now.