Trans-European Telecommunication Networks: The Challenges for Industrial Policy

by Colin Turner

Overview

Examining the nature of telecommunication networks and the rationale for the developement of trans-European networks, the study explores the features networks need to exhibit if they are to complement the broad themes of Europe's industrial policy, and demonstrates the economic importance of advanced telecommunications to business. The final chapters of the volume offer an analysis of the technology associated with the three chosen priorities of the EU in the development of advanced telecommunication infrastructure:
* the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
* the development of telematic networks
* the development of broadband networks.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415161862
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/02/1997
Series:	Routledge Studies in the European Economy , #3
Pages:	190
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1380L (what's this?)

About the Author

Colin Turner

Table of Contents

Preface. Glossary. 1. Trans-European Telecommunication Networks and the Rise of the Information Economy. 2. Telecommunications, Industral Competitiveness and the Emerging Network Economy. 3. The Strategy and Industrial Framework for Trans-European Telecommunication Networks. 4. The Integrated Services Digital Network as a Trans-European Network (TEN-ISDN). 5. Trans-European Telematic Networks. 6. Trans-European Integrated Broadband Networks (TEN-IBC). 7. The Challenges for the Evolution of Trans-European Telecomunication Networks. Conclusions. Bibliography.

Editorial Reviews

Discusses the need for the policy makers of the European Union to establish conditions to promote sustainable employment and growth through the advancement of telecommunications technology. The nature of telecommunication networks, structural changes provoked by information, the rationale for the development of trans-European networks, the features they need, and the economic importance of these networks, are examined to aid in the understanding of Europe's industrial strategy. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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