So it is: Communication that connects the world

Author: Chen Jizhong
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Publishing Date: 2005-05-01
Features: "How It Works" consists of ten volumes, written by over one hundred experts over more than two years. The book explores the ever-renewing plants, ubiquitous materials, boundless universe, environment we rely on, ever-changing geography, global communication, energy transmission, and ancient life. Starting from the technological phenomena commonly encountered in daily life and closely related to it, "How It Works" allows readers to absorb modern scientific knowledge, spirit, and methods through engaging reading. The writing style of the book differs from the traditional, fragmented entry-style format, instead integrating various knowledge points comprehensively. This series of books consistently adheres to the principle of humanistic education, starting from scientific and technological knowledge and phenomena that the public frequently encounters and are closely related to their lives, enabling readers to absorb modern scientific knowledge, spirit, and methods through enjoyable reading, establish a correct scientific awareness, approach science and the world with a scientific spirit, and participate in scientific practice. The series includes many illustrations that complement the text. The information conveyed by the images cannot be replaced by text, making the reading experience more relaxed and facilitating understanding. "How It Works" bridges the gap from public enlightenment to public understanding in science popularization. Millions of "whys" are asked, and the book tells you "how it works."
Humanity has entered the information age. The content encompassed by terms like information, informatization, and information society have become hot topics. In fact, information is everywhere, all the time. Since the dawn of humanity, information has been closely intertwined with our lives, inseparable and ever-present. The "information age" as we speak of today refers to the era when modern information technology provides universal, high-quality services to humanity, making modern information technology a focal point of public attention.
This book serves as a medium to introduce readers, primarily those outside the field of information and communication, to modern information technology knowledge through popular science writing. Information is one of the three pillars of modern technology. Modern technology has grown, developed, and been refined under the modern concepts of "technology for humanity" and "technology serving humanity," a principle fully reflected in the field of modern communication. Through the introduction in this book, readers can gain some basic knowledge and working principles, not just knowing "what" but also understanding "why," leading to the realization of "Ah—so that's how it works!" This is highly beneficial for everyone to use modern information technology more effectively, expand knowledge, broaden horizons, stimulate thinking, and enhance scientific and cultural literacy.