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The Machine in Me - An Anthropologist Sits Among Computer Engineers (Paperback, New) Loot Price: R1,705
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The Machine in Me - An Anthropologist Sits Among Computer Engineers (Paperback, New): Gary Lee Downey

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

Gary Lee Downey

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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.

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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
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LSN: 0-415-92022-1
Barcode: 9780415920223

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