Written three decades ago, The International Telecommunication Union by George Codding has remained the classic analysis of the ITU. Now a new book has taken its place: The International Telecommunication Union in a Changing World. The ITU has demonstrated that it will contiune to serve as the primary global forum for making telecommunication policies and regulations. During the 1980's - truly the telecommunications decade - the Union's consultative committees defined the details of the world's communications systems. Particularly crucial are issues of Third World assistance, allotments for satellites, and standards for integrated digital systems networks and direct broadcast satelites. The ITU in a Changing World is a comprehensive examination of the ITU, its history, decision-making structure, and legislation. The authors focus on the ITU's ability to respond to the challenges of an evolving telecommunications environment. How will this oldest of international organizations cope with new technologies, the evolving needs of states, and the demands of the political arena? An insightful analysis of the problems and prospects of international telecommunications, this incisive portait of the ITU is important reading for the telecommunications professional or student.
History. Conferences. Consultative Committees. The IFRB. The Administrative Council. The Secretariat. Finances. Basic Arrangements. Standards. Frequency Management. Development Assistance. The Information Function. Problems and Prospects. Detailed Annexes.
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George A. Codding
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Anthony M. Rutkowski