Meyer's analysis of the history and politics of the telephone industry in Great Britain offers a unique perspective on the role of government in the regulation of public utilities. He traces the evolution of British telephony from its origins in private enterprise to its eventual nationalization, exploring the tensions between private profit and public service. A must-read for anyone interested in the economics and politics of public ownership, or seeking insight into the challenges facing modern telecommunications. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
- | Author: Hugo Richard Meyer
- | Publisher: Legare Street Press
- | Publication Date: Jul 18, 2023
- | Number of Pages: 392 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 1021322911
- | ISBN-13: 9781021322913