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The Machine in Me

An Anthropologist Sits Among Computer Engineers
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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.

Author Biography:

Gary Lee Downey is Director of the Center for Science and Technology Studies at Virginia Tech.
Release date NZ
July 7th, 1998
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  • General (US: Trade)
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
Pages
302
Dimensions
152x229x17
ISBN-13
9780415920223
Product ID
1682599

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