This text is well prepared and very thorough in its coverage of 'alternative systems'...Dr. McCavitt has hit upon the most wide spread alternative systems with a very realistic approach and attitude. This is an excellent text. -- Helen E. Clinton, Kutztown State College E-Itv ...a compact book that provides a broad overview of technological advances in television and related technologies, and their applications in such non-broadcast settings as corporations, social services, and public and higher education. In ten chapters,the author touches on everything from video in the operating room through cable franchising to home computers and videotext. E-Itv ...a compact book that provides a broad overview of technological advances in television and related technologies, and their applications in such non-broadcast settings as corporations, social services, and public and higher education. In ten chapters, the author touches on everything from video in the operating room through cable franchising to home computers and videotext. E-Itv This text is well prepared and very thorough in its coverage of 'alternative systems'...Dr. McCavitt has hit upon the most wide spread alternative systems with a very realistic approach and attitude. This is an excellent text. -- Helen E. Clinton, Kutztown State College E-Itv