Glut : mastering information through the ages / Alex Wright.
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0309102383
ISBN 13
9780309102384
Category
Non-Fiction
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Publication Year
2007
Publisher
Pages
300
Description
Spanning disciplines from evolutionary theory and cultural anthropology to the history of books, libraries, and computer science, Wright weaves a narrative that connects such seemingly far-flung topics as insect colonies, Stone Age jewelry, medieval monasteries, Renaissance encyclopedias, early computer networks, and the World Wide Web. Finally, he pulls these threads together to reach a surprising conclusion, suggesting that the future of the information age may lie deep in our cultural past.
Number of Copies
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