Of Alexander Graham Bell's 19th century invention of the telephone, Thomas Edison said it "annihilated time and space and brought the human family in closer touch." It is true that having the ability to hear the voices of loved ones over great distances changed how the American people thought about moving farther away from their roots. read more
Communication over the telephone broadened the range of people one could interact with. Long distance relationships became possible. The telephone helps keep close bond with families and communities. Telephone's Impact on Reading and Writing. Nowhere has the impact of the telephone been more dramatic then in the area of writing, and teaching. read more