Research the historical development and social uses of a communication technology of your choice. Analyse the relationship between social/cultural contexts and technical inventions in the way it has developed and come to be used. (Television)

Throughout the years, the media industry has changed in various ways with the introduction of communication technology. Communication technology comprises of medium such as radio, telephone, Internet and television which are tools used for the transmission of information, news and ideas to the public. With the existence of such tools, physical distance is no longer regarded as a barrier in the process of communication….(short extract)