The Social Shaping of Technology (MacKenzie Donald A.)(Paperback)

The Social Shaping of Technology (MacKenzie Donald A.)(Paperback)

Reviews of the 1st Edition: .'.'..This book is a welcome addition to the sociology of technology, a field whose importance is increasingly recognised.' '- Sociology .'.'..sets a remarkably high standard in breadth of coverage, in scholarship, and in readability and can be recommended to the general

Shaping Technology / Building Society: Studies in Sociotechnical Change (Bijker Wiebe E.)(Paperback)

Building on the influential book The Social Construction of Technological Systems, this volume carries forward the project of creating a theory of technological development and implementation that is strongly grounded in both sociology and history. Technology is everywhere, yet a theory of

Multiplying Disciples: Social Media and the New Roman Road (Tippit Sammy)(Paperback)

Technology--The Tool to Introduce the World to Christ Most of us love technology. Social media keeps us connected. New apps and technological advancements provide more opportunities for personal and business use. But did you ever stop to think about how technology may be the modern-day equivalent

Trump and the Media (Boczkowski Pablo J.)(Paperback)

The election of Donald Trump and the great disruption in the news and social media.Donald Trump's election as the 45th President of the United States came as something of a surprise--to many analysts, journalists, and voters. The New York Times's The Upshot gave Hillary Clinton an 85 percent chance

Shaping Things (Sterling Bruce)(Paperback)

A guide to the next great wave of technology--an era of objects so programmable that they can be regarded as material instantiations of an immaterial system.'Shaping Things is about created objects and the environment, which is to say, it's about everything,' writes Bruce Sterling in this addition

Information Technology Law (Lloyd Ian)(Paperback)

Information technology affects all aspects of modern life. From the information shared on social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to online shopping and mobile devices, it is rare that a person is not touched by some form of IT every day. Information Technology Law examines the legal

Philosophy of Law: A Very Short Introduction (Wacks Raymond)(Paperback)

The concept of law lies at the heart of our social and political life, shaping the character of our community and underlying issues from racism and abortion to human rights and international war. Legal philosophy, or jurisprudence, explores the notion of law and its role in society, illuminating

Technology and the Character of Contemporary Life: A Philosophical Inquiry (Borgmann Albert)(Paperback)

Blending social analysis and philosophy, Albert Borgmann maintains that technology creates a controlling pattern in our lives. This pattern, discernible even in such an inconspicuous action as switching on a stereo, has global effects: it sharply divides life into labor and leisure, it sustains the

The Man of Feeling (MacKenzie Henry)(Paperback)

Mackenzie's hugely popular novel of 1771 is the foremost work of the sentimental movement, in which sentiment and sensibility were allied with true virtue, and sensitivity is the mark of the man of feeling. The hero, Harley, is followed in a series of episodes demonstrating his benevolence in an

The Promise of Access: Technology, Inequality, and the Political Economy of Hope (Greene Daniel)(Paperback)

Why simple technological solutions to complex social issues continue to appeal to politicians and professionals who should (and often do) know better. Why do we keep trying to solve poverty with technology? What makes us feel that we need to learn to code--or else? In The Promise of Access, Daniel

Prophecies of the Brahan Seer (Mackenzie Alexander)(Paperback / softback)

Future (Gore Al)(Paperback / softback)

Explores the political, social and economic forces that are shaping what America and the world will become in ensuing decades. From demographics to democracy, this title explores what the author calls the 'Drivers of Global Change', framing the international conversation about the future in

Transforming Social Media Business Models Through Blockchain (Upadhyay Nitin)(Paperback)

Blockchain technology has the potential to disrupt and transform the social media business space, but the existing literature uses complex technical jargon that prevents practitioners from taking advantage of its full potential. Nitin Upadhyay overcomes this barrier and offers a uniquely

Shaping Cities in an Urban Age - Ricky Burdett, Philipp Rode

An authoritative - and fascinating - investigation into the spatial and social dynamics of cities at a global scale | Shaping Cities in an Urban Age is the third and final addition to Phaidon's hugely successful Urban Age series, published in collaboration with the London School of Economics

Influence: How Social Media Influencers Are Shaping Our Digital Future (McCorquodale Sara)(Paperback)

A detailed review of what businesses need to know about influencer strategies, social media and how digital communication works. Digital influencing is one of the most exciting and disruptive new industries, forecast to be worth billions by 2020, but those charged with making this an effective

Outbreak of the Peloponnesian War (Kagan Donald)(Paperback)

The first volume of Donald Kagan's acclaimed four-volume history of the Peloponnesian War offers a new evaluation of the origins and causes of the conflict, based on evidence produced by modern scholarship and on a careful reconsideration of the ancient texts. He focuses his study on the question:

Media: Why It Matters (Couldry Nick)(Paperback)

From TV bulletins to social media newsfeeds, the media plays a massive role in shaping the world as we see it. In fact, different media have helped make possible our world of independent nations, binding together disparate communities through shared cultural touchstones, such as the press and

Donald Judd Interviews (Judd Donald)(Paperback)

Donald Judd Interviews presents sixty interviews with the artist over the course of four decades, and is the first compilation of its kind. It is the companion volume to the critically acclaimed and bestselling Donald Judd Writings. This collection of interviews engages a diverse range of topics,

Fall of the Athenian Empire (Kagan Donald)(Paperback)

In the fourth and final volume of his magisterial history of the Peloponnesian War, Donald Kagan examines the period from the destruction of Athens' Sicilian expedition in September of 413 B.C. to the Athenian surrender to Sparta in the spring of 404 B.C. Through his study of this last decade of

Black Gangster (Goines Donald)(Paperback)

A raw and true-to-the-street portrayal of the underground by godfather of urban lit Donald Goines. Trapped in jail for a petty crime, Prince hatches a scheme from his cell to make it big. Once Ruby, the only woman worthy of his brutal ambition, joins him on the outside, they take down Detroit one

Tartan Pimpernel (Caskie Donald)(Paperback / softback)

This is the remarkable story of Donald Caskie, minister of the Scots Kirk in Paris at the time of the German invasion of France in 1940. Although he had several opportunities to flee, Caskie stayed behind to help establish a network of safe houses and escape routes for Allied soldiers and airmen

Crime Partners (Goines Donald)(Paperback)

Donald Goines, one of the most prolific writers of the 20th century, has influenced many of today's urban writers with his gritty, realistic look at the streets. For the first time in years, his classic Crime Partners is now repackaged and reissued in trade with a whole new look to attract new

The Ethics of Invention: Technology and the Human Future (Jasanoff Sheila)(Pevná vazba)

Technology rules us as much as laws do. It shapes the legal, social, and ethical environments in which we act. Every time we cross a street, drive a car, or go to the doctor, we submit to the silent power of technology. Yet, much of the time, the influence of technology on our lives goes

Augmented Human: How Technology Is Shaping the New Reality (Papagiannis Helen)(Paperback)

Augmented Reality (AR) blurs the boundary between the physical and digital worlds. In AR's current exploration phase, innovators are beginning to create compelling and contextually rich applications that enhance a user's everyday experiences. In this book, Dr. Helen Papagiannis--a world-leading