The Real World of Technology - (CBC Massey Lectures) 2nd Edition,Large Print by Ursula Franklin (Paperback)

Name: The Real World of Technology - (CBC Massey Lectures) 2nd Edition,Large Print by Ursula Franklin (Paperback)
Brand: House of Anansi Press
SKU: 92450365
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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.
Author(s): Ursula Franklin
224 Pages
Technology, Social Aspects
Series Name: CBC Massey Lectures

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About the Book

In this expanded edition of her bestselling 1989 CBC Massey Lectures, renowned Canadian scientist and humanitarian Ursula M. Franklin examines the impact of technology upon our lives and addresses the extraordinary changes in the bit sphere 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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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.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)

Weight: .56 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 224

Series Title: CBC Massey Lectures

Genre: Technology

Sub-Genre: Social Aspects

Publisher: House of Anansi Press

Format: Paperback

Author: Ursula Franklin

Language: English

Street Date: June 1, 1999

TCIN: 92450365

UPC: 9780887846366

Item Number (DPCI): 247-27-3850

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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