The Real World of Technology
| AUTHOR | Franklin, Ursula; Franklin, Ursula M. |
| PUBLISHER | House of Anansi Press (06/01/1999) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) (LARGE PRINT) |
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In this expanded edition of her bestselling 1989 CBC Massey Lectures, renowned scientist and humanitarian Ursula M. Franklin examines the impact of technology upon our lives and addresses the extraordinary changes since The Real World of Technology was first published. In four new chapters, Franklin tackles contentious issues, such as the dilution of privacy and intellectual property rights, the impact of the current technology on government and governance, the shift from consumer capitalism to investment capitalism, and the influence of the Internet upon the craft of writing.
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ISBN-13:
9780887846366
ISBN-10:
088784636X
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
Edition Number:
0002
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Page Count:
224
Carton Quantity:
36
Product Dimensions:
5.00 x 0.60 x 8.00 inches
Weight:
0.56 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Large Print,
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Country of Origin:
CA
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Social Aspects
Technology & Engineering | Sociology - General
Dewey Decimal:
303.483
Library of Congress Control Number:
00266282
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In this expanded edition of her bestselling 1989 CBC Massey Lectures, renowned scientist and humanitarian Ursula M. Franklin examines the impact of technology upon our lives and addresses the extraordinary changes since The Real World of Technology was first published. In four new chapters, Franklin tackles contentious issues, such as the dilution of privacy and intellectual property rights, the impact of the current technology on government and governance, the shift from consumer capitalism to investment capitalism, and the influence of the Internet upon the craft of writing.
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