"The New Communications Technologies, Fifth Edition, provides vital information about the new and emerging technologies that continue to shape the way communicators do business. The book explores the new communications technologies and covers topics ranging from multimedia production to satellites to digital communication. Just as important, the book examines the social, economic, and political impact brought about by the adoption of such technologies and applications; this fallout includes privacy concerns, First Amendment issues, and the implications raised by biometric systems."--BOOK JACKET.