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| There is no escaping it – information technology is becoming increasingly entwined in the fabric of our everyday lives. We use it to learn, connect with others, conduct business, and have fun. Explore the ever changing role of technology and how it impacts our lives with this collection of books available at the Dibner Library.
Note: The first five books can be found on the new book display shelf in the reference section. Check the catalog for up-to-date availability. |
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Everything Is Miscellaneous: The Power of the New Digital Disorder
by David Weinberger
2007
Human beings are information omnivores: we are constantly collecting, labeling, and organizing data. But today, the shift from the physical to the digital is mixing, burning, and ripping our lives apart. In the past, everything had its one place--the physical world demanded it--but now everything has its places: multiple categories, multiple shelves. Simply put, everything is suddenly miscellaneous.
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Devices of the Soul: Battling for Our Selves in an Age of Machines
by Steve Talbott
2007
In this insightful book, author Steve Talbott, software programmer and technical writer turned researcher and editor, challenges us to step back and take an objective look at the technology driving our lives. At a time when 65 percent of American consumers spend more time with their PCs than they do with their significant others, Talbott illustrates that we're forgetting one important thing--our Selves, the human spirit from which technology stems.
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Beautiful Code: Leading Programmers Explain How They Think
by Andy Oram
2007
How do the experts solve difficult problems in software development? In this unique and insightful book, leading computer scientists offer case studies that reveal how they found unusual, carefully designed solutions to high-profile projects. You will be able to look over the shoulder of major coding and design experts to see problems through their eyes.
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Wikinomics: How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything
by Don Tapscott
2007
Today, encyclopedias, jetliners, operating systems, mutual funds, and many other items are being created by teams numbering in the thousands or even millions. While some leaders fear the heaving growth of these massive online communities, Wikinomics proves this fear is folly. Smart firms can harness collective capability and genius to spur innovation, growth success.
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Rule the Web: How to Do Anything and Everything on the Internet---Better, Faster, Easier
by Mark Frauenfelder
2007
You use the Web to research, shop, have fun, connect with friends, share your thoughts with the world, and more. But aren’t you curious about what else the Web can do for you? Or if there are better, faster, or easier ways to do what you’re already doing? Let the world’s foremost technology writer, Mark Frauenfelder, help you unlock the Internet’s potential—and open up a richer, nimbler, and more useful trove of resources and services. |
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The Anarchist In The Library: How the Clash Between Freedom and Control Is Hacking the Real World and Crashing the System
by Siva Vaidhyanathan
2004
This relatively brief book tackles an expansive topic: Internet technology and its effect on our social, political and cultural future. Siva Vaidhyanathan draws the struggle for information that will determine much of the culture and politics of the twenty-first century: anarchy or oligarchy, total freedom vs. complete control. His acclaimed book explores topics from unauthorized fan edits of Star Wars to terrorist organizations’ reliance on “leaderless resistance,” from Napster to Total Information Awareness to flash mobs.
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The Structure of Scientific Revolutions
by Thomas Kuhn
1962
Although this book came out before “information technology” was a commonly used phrase, it is a landmark publication that offers an in depth look at the nature of science and how transformations in thought take place. The onset of the information age is one of the most significant revolutions experienced in human history, leading to profound changes in today's global society. Gain a better understanding of paradigm shifts (a phrase Kuhn coined) and how they occur with this classic book. |
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