A sweeping, revisionist historical analysis of telecommunications networks, from the dawn of the republic to the 21st century. Telecommunications networks are vast, intricate, hugely costly systems for exchanging messages and information-within cities and across continents. From the Post Office and the telegraph to today's internet, these networks have sown domestic division while also acting as sources of international power. In Crossed Wires, Dan Schiller, who h...

It is common wisdom that the U.S. economy has adapted to losses in its manufacturing base because of the booming information sector, with high-paying jobs for everything from wireless networks to video games. We are told we live in the Information Age, in which communications networks and media and information services drive the larger economy. While the Information Age may have looked sunny in the beginning, as it has developed it looks increasingly ominous: its economy and benefits grow ...

Telecommunications networks are vast, intricate, hugely costly systems for exchanging messages and information—within cities and across continents. From the Post Office and the telegraph to today's internet, these networks have sown domestic division while also acting as sources of international power.In Crossed Wires, Dan Schiller, who has conducted archival research on United States telecommunications for more than forty years, recovers the extraordinary social history o...

With the spread of information and communication technologies (ICTs) comes the potential both for new social and economic equalities and new forms of inequalities. Information, Power, and Politics: Technological and Institutional Mediations demonstrates that ICTs can act as an impetus for democratizing information and knowledge, while at the same time new institutional frameworks can limit one's use of and access to strategic information and knowledge. The volume's contributors ad...

In his Dan Barry novels, Max Brand tells the stirring story of the West, with a bigger-than-life character Whistling Dan Barry and his two rather strange companions, a wild and beautiful black stallion named Satan, and a ferocious wolf-dog called Black Bart. One of the most interesting characters in Western fiction, Whistling Dan is a hero of the west. He can fight several man and still win, he is the best gun fighter there is and he can shoot silver dollars in the air. With somewhat super...

The Complete Dan Barry Chronicles (All 4 Westerns in One Edition) offers a compelling exploration into the rugged, lawless landscapes of the American West, weaving intricate narratives through the lens of classic Western storytelling. Spanning four masterfully constructed tales, this anthology captures the essence of Western genre, characterized by themes of frontier justice, individualism, and the eternal struggle between civilization and wilderness. The collection showcases a range of li...

Irene White was 43 years old when she was found murdered at her home in Dundalk in April 2005. In one of the most vicious and senseless killings in Irish history, Irene was stabbed 34 times.While two men were convicted of the murder in 2019, it was clear they were just carrying out orders.Former Garda detective Pat Marry worked for over a decade on the case, and here he outlines the various obstacles that plagued the investigation, as well as the eventual breakthroughs that...

The Complete Dan Barry Chronicles (All 4 Westerns in One Edition) encapsulates the riveting narratives and timeless themes that define the American Western genre. Through the sweeping landscapes and rugged characters that populate these tales, readers explore themes of survival, justice, and the pioneering spirit that sparked the expansion into the Western frontier. This anthology presents an array of literary styles, from intense action sequences to reflective soliloquies amidst the vast ...

e-artnow presents to you this carefully created volume of "The Essential Max Brand - 29 Westerns in One Edition". This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Frederick Schiller Faust (1892-1944) was an American author known primarily for his thoughtful and literary Westerns under the pen name Max Brand. Brand also created the popular fictional character of young medical intern Dr. James Kildare in a series of pulp...

This compelling anthology, 'The Untamed, The Night Horseman, The Seventh Man & Dan Barry's Daughter,' encapsulates the vivid and rugged world of the American frontier. The collection showcases diverse narrative techniques and settings that reflect the vastness of the genre's thematic spectrum. From intense and fast-paced action sequences to poignant explorations of moral complexity, these stories examine the human condition amidst untamed landscapes. Each tale stands out for its dramatic i...

The Essential Max Brand - 29 Westerns in One Edition presents a comprehensive traverse through the quintessential elements of Western fiction. This anthology encapsulates a rich tapestry of themes from rugged individualism and frontier justice to the profound struggles of morality set against the backdrop of the wild, untamed landscapes of the American West. Featuring varied literary styles from intense action-driven narratives to deeply reflective storytelling, the collection highlights B...

'The Complete Dan Barry Chronicles' brings together all four classic Westerns, offering a profound exploration of the relentless struggle between man and nature, destiny and self-will. Within the vivid wilderness of the American frontier, these tales weave a fascinating tapestry of gunfights, horseback chases, and the indelible spirit of the human soul striving against its confines. Rich in narrative style, the collection oscillates between high-octane action and deep psychological insight...