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