{"product_id":"clear-across-australia-a-history-of-telecommunications-ann-moyal","title":"Clear Across Australia A History Of Telecommunications - Ann Moyal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClear Across Australia: A History of Telecommunications\u003c\/em\u003e by Ann Moyal explores the fascinating development of Australia's telecommunications system and the important role communications technology has played in the country's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the earliest telegraph networks to the development of telephone services and more modern forms of communication, Moyal traces the growth of telecommunications across a vast and geographically challenging country. The book examines how Australia worked to connect its widely separated cities, towns and rural communities, and how advances in communications helped overcome the enormous distances between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoyal explores the people, organisations and technological developments behind Australia's telecommunications history. The story provides an insight into the expansion of the telegraph and telephone networks, the challenges of providing services across remote areas and the changing relationship between technology, government, business and Australian society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also demonstrates how telecommunications became an essential part of Australia's economic and social development. Faster communication transformed business, government administration, news reporting and everyday life, helping to connect communities across the continent and with the wider world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on historical research, \u003cem\u003eClear Across Australia\u003c\/em\u003e provides an informative and engaging account of a significant but sometimes overlooked aspect of Australian history. It will appeal to readers interested in Australian history, technology, communications, engineering and the development of modern infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian History \/ Technology \/ Telecommunications History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Audience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Readers interested in Australian history, technology, telecommunications, engineering, infrastructure and the development of communications in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition overall. Some yellowing due to age, minor wear and bumps to the corners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19cm x 27cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is second-hand and is sold as is. If you would like more details please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fairtradeandgiftshop.com\/pages\/contact-fair-trade-and-gift-shop\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e or visit us in store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e100% of profits raised from the sale of our goods will assist Fair Trade and Gift Shop in helping the many charities we support, which make lasting change in the lives of disadvantaged people.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FAIR TRADE AND GIFT SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49007388098713,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/7536\/2457\/files\/IMG_1617_af93b6c7-d88a-418d-b77e-06815a6d3dad.jpg?v=1789101792","url":"https:\/\/fairtradeandgiftshop.com\/products\/clear-across-australia-a-history-of-telecommunications-ann-moyal","provider":"FAIR TRADE AND GIFT SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}