John Logie Baird television pioneer / Russell Burns.
| Author/creator | Burns, R. W. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | London : Institution of Electrical Engineers, |
| Description | xxv, 417 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from IET Digital Library - Books |
| Subjects |
| Series | IEE history of technology series ; 28 History of technology series ; 28. ^A185542 |
| Contents | Early life -- Hastings -- 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2004533188 |
| ISBN | 0852967977 |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |