The Real World of Technology (Rev)
Ursula Franklin
(Author)
Description
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.Product Details
Price
$18.95
$17.62
Publisher
House of Anansi Press
Publish Date
June 01, 1999
Pages
224
Dimensions
5.0 X 8.0 X 0.6 inches | 0.56 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780887846366
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About the Author
Ursula M. Franklin is an experimental physicist, a University Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto, and a companion of the Order of Canada.
