The Story Of Technology

Author : Daniel M. Gerstein
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1633885798
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Story of Technology written by Daniel M. Gerstein and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A leading technology expert examines ways to manage the rapid proliferation of technology and come to grips with its pervasive influence. Technology--always a key driver of historical change--is transforming society as never before and at a far more rapid pace. This book takes the reader on a journey into what the author identifies as the central organizing construct for the future of civilization, the continued proliferation of technology. And he challenges us to consider how to think about technology to ensure that we humans, and not the products of our invention, remain in control of our destinies? In this informative and insightful examination, Dr. Daniel M. Gerstein--who brings vast operational, research, and academic experience to the subject--proposes a method for gaining a better understanding of how technology is likely to evolve in the future. He identifies the attributes that a future successful technology should seek to emulate and the pitfalls that a technology developer should try to avoid. The aim is to bring greater clarity to the impact of technology on individuals and society. In particular, he considers three technologies now converging that will shape the future: biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and the "internet of things." He asks: Will we continue to develop new technologies in these fields merely because basic research shows that we can, or should we first consider the likely effects of these technologies on the quality of life at the individual, societal, and global levels? Dr. Gerstein makes a compelling case that rational and informed evolution of our technological options is the best course for ensuring a brighter future.

Author : Giles Slade
Publisher : Prometheus Books
ISBN 13 : 161614596X
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Big Disconnect written by Giles Slade and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smart phones and social media sites may be contemporary fixations, but using technology to replace face-to-face interactions is not a new cultural phenomenon. Throughout our history, intimacy with machines has often supplanted mutual human connection. This book reveals how consumer technologies changed from analgesic devices that soothed the loneliness of a newly urban generation to prosthetic interfaces that act as substitutes for companionship in modern America. The history of this transformation helps explain why we use technology to mediate our connections with other human beings instead of seeking out face-to-face contact. Do electronic interfaces receive most of our attention to the detriment of real interpersonal communication? Why do sixty million Americans report that isolation and loneliness are major sources of unhappiness? The author provides many insights into our increasingly artificial relationships and a vision for how we can rediscover genuine community and human empathy.

Author : Eric G. Swedin
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 0801887747
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Computers written by Eric G. Swedin and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2007-12-03 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A great technological and scientific innovation of the last half of the 20th century, the computer has revolutionised how we organise information, how we communicate with each other, and the way we think about the human mind. This book offers a short history of this dynamic technology, covering its central themes since ancient times.

Author : John Farndon
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 9781448806218
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Story of Science and Technology written by John Farndon and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2010-08-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 200 color photographs and illustrations, this book offers a vibrant and visual look at the history of science and technology.

Author : David Morton
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 0801887739
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Electronics written by David Morton and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2007-11-29 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Electronics relates the fascinating stories of how scientists and engineers created and commercialized such devices as the transistor, the Magnetron tube used to power microwave ovens, the CRT (cathode ray tube), the laser, the first integrated circuit, the microprocessor, and memory chips.

Author : Tony Byrne
Publisher : Rosenfeld Media
ISBN 13 : 1933820934
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Right Way to Select Technology written by Tony Byrne and published by Rosenfeld Media. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do half of all technology projects fail? A major reason is that organizations often pick the wrong tools, leaving them digitally hamstrung from the start. This book offers a modern alternative to traditional waterfall approaches to selecting technology. You’ll learn a practical, adaptive process that relies on realistic storytelling and hands-on testing to get the best fit for your enterprise.

Author : Tom Forester
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 9780262560443
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book High-tech Society written by Tom Forester and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 1987 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High Tech Society is the most definitive account available of the technology revolution that is transforming society and dramatically changing the way we live and work and maybe even think. It provides a balanced and sane overview of the opportunities as well as the dangers we face from new advances in information technology. In plain English, Forester demystifies "computerese," defining and explaining a host of acronyms or computer terms now in use.Tom Forester is Lecturer and Director of the Foundation Programme in the School of Computing and Information Technology, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia. He is the editor/author of five books on technology and society.

Author : Nicole Howard
Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780801893117
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Book written by Nicole Howard and published by Johns Hopkins University Press. This book was released on 2009-11-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The printed book is one of life’s most frequently encountered technologies. Historian Nicole Howard provides a comprehensive survey of the evolution of this technology, tracing its development across many centuries and cultures. No other technology in human history, declares Howard, has had the impact of this invention. By examining the book as a technology, Howard reveals how profoundly information and media have shaped history and how vital the technology of the book has been to cultural and intellectual change. This engaging study extends from clay tablets and rolls of papyrus to bound folio sheets, from inks and scripts to lead type and printing presses, from the Linotype machine to the laptop. Cross-cultural in scope, it examines innovations in the production and manufacture of books from the Middle and Far East, Europe, and the Americas. Howard recounts printing techniques from Gutenberg’s first press to 21st-century electronic publishing. Howard’s broad overview and accessible writing style make this book ideal for students and bibliophiles alike. The volume includes a glossary of terms, a timeline of important events, and a selected bibliography of useful resources for further information.

Author : M. M. Eboch
Publisher : Carson-Dellosa Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1731615329
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Katherine Johnson written by M. M. Eboch and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2019-08-11 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book Features: • 24 pages, 10 inches x 8 inches • Ages 6-9, Grades 1-3 leveled readers • Simple, easy-to-read pages with illustrations • Features vocabulary and comprehension and extension activities • Includes reading tips, a timeline, and a glossary The Magic Of Reading: Prepare to take off into a reading adventure that is out of this world with Women in Science and Technology: Katherine Johnson—a 24-page biography of the NASA mathematician who helped launch some of the first space flights. Hands-On Reading Adventure: The first launch into space was nothing short of extraordinary, and neither was NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson. Follow along on Katherine's journey, paving the way for the first flights and exploration into space. Features: More than just an exciting book about space exploration, this kids book also includes a vocabulary list, reading tips for interaction and engagement, and extension and comprehension activities. A glossary and timeline are also included. Leveled Books: Vibrant illustrations and leveled text work together to engage readers and promote reading comprehension skills. This leveled book engages 1st—3rd graders through new vocabulary and high-interest topics like space exploration. Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.

Author : Daniel M. Gerstein
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781633885783
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Story of Technology written by Daniel M. Gerstein and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Takes the reader on a journey into what Gerstein identifies as the central organizing construct for the future of civilization: the continued proliferation of technology. He proposes a method for gaining a better understanding of how technology is likely to evolve in the future, and considers three technologies that are now converging and will shape the future: biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and the "internet of things".