The Machine in Me - An Anthropologist Sits Among Computer Engineers (Paperback, New)

In his remarkable ethnography of computer engineers, Gary Downey investigates the interface between the human body and the machine. Drawing on interviews, observations and personal interaction with engineers, Downey documents the everyday power of technologys dominant image in our society.
Downey argues that we need to appreciate how deeply connected we are to The Machine, and that it would be hugely beneficial if we could understand ourselves and machines as partially configured of the other - we as part machines, machines as part humans. In this way, we can begin to see both the power and the limitations of technology.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 1998
First published:	1998
Authors:	Gary Lee Downey
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	302
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-92022-3
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Impact of science & technology on society Books > Computing & IT > Social & legal aspects of computing > Human-computer interaction Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Human biology & related topics > General Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > Artificial intelligence > General
LSN:	0-415-92022-1
Barcode:	9780415920223

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