Close to the Machine Technophilia and Its Discontents, Ellen Ullman. (Paperback 1250002486)

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Close to the Machine Technophilia and Its Discontents
Author: Ellen Ullman

With a New Introduction by Jaron Lanier A Salon Best Book of the Year — In 1997, the computer was still a relatively new tool---a sleek and unforgiving machine that was beyond the grasp of most users. With intimate and unflinching detail, software engineer Ellen Ullman examines the strange ecstasy of being at the forefront of the predominantly ma... more »

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ISBN-13: 9781250002488 ISBN-10: 1250002486 Publication Date: 2/28/2012 Pages: 208 Rating: Currently 0/5 Stars. ? 0 stars, based on 0 rating	Publisher: Picador Book Type: Paperback Other Versions: Hardcover Members Wishing: 1 Reviews: Amazon \| Write a Review

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