by Richard Crandall (Author)
The primary thesis here is the authors' belief that the emergence of computers as an elemental force in our society must be viewed with a sceptical eye. Crandall and Levich, one a mathematician, the other a philosopher, strive, however, to present a balanced viewpoint, investigating and reflecting on the good and bad sides of this revolution, and seek meaning in this Information Age . Their examination is stripped of journalistic hyperbole, the cries of self-serving prophets, and the sales pitches of the soft- and hardware industries. In separating the wheat from the chaff, the authors provide readers with a much better understanding of the limitations of these new technologies, along with propositions for their better use and within the societal context.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 152
Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published: 16 Sep 2011
ISBN 10: 1461274435
ISBN 13: 9781461274438
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