Ham radio's technical culture / Kristen Haring.
Ham radio's technical culture / Kristen Haring.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
Cambridge, MA : MIT, 2007.
Date
2007.
Call Numbers
N384.54097/4
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Language
English
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Physical content
p. cm.
Contents
1. Identifying with technology, tinkering with technical culture -- 2. The culture of ham radio -- 3. Equipping productive consumers -- 4. Amateurs on the job -- 5. Hobby radio embattled -- 6. Ham radio at home -- 7. Technical change and technical culture.
Publication information
Publisher
Cambridge, MA : MIT, 2007.
Place of Publication
Massachusetts
Date Published
2007.
Subjects
Subject Keywords
- Technical hobbies
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Summary
"Drawing on a wealth of personal accounts found in radio magazines and newsletters and from technical manuals, trade journals, and government documents, Haring describes how ham radio culture rippled through hobbyists' lives. She explains why hi-tech employers recruited hams and why electronics manufacturers catered to these specialty customers. Sh...
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Full title
Ham radio's technical culture / Kristen Haring.
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Author / Creator
Notes
General note
Inside technology.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Call Numbers
N384.54097/4
Record Identifier
74VKJkM4JpWX
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKJkM4JpWX
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ISBN
9780262083553 (alk. paper)
0262083558 (alk. paper)
DDC
384.5409730904
MMS ID
991022264759702626
