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Androids and intelligent networks in early modern literature and culture : artificial slaves / by Kevin LaGrandeur.
Van Pelt Library PR408.M33 L34 2012
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Kislak Center for Special Collections - Furness Shakespeare Library (Van Pelt 628) PR408.M33 L34 2012
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- LaGrandeur, Kevin.
- Series:
- Routledge studies in Renaissance literature and culture ; 22.
- Routledge studies in Renaissance literature and culture ; 22
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- English literature--Early modern, 1500-1700--History and criticism.
- English literature.
- Machine theory in literature.
- Androids in literature.
- Technology and civilization--History.
- Technology and civilization.
- History.
- Physical Description:
- xiv, 207 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Routledge, 2012.
- Contents:
- Artificial slaves: intelligent tools/ rebellious agents
- Real human automata from the pre-empirical era
- Whole bodies: alchemy, cabala, and the embodiment of force
- Body parts: talking brass heads, dangerous knowledge, and Robert Greene's plays
- Prospero's ethereal prosthesis
- Doctor Faustus: losing control of the servant network
- Points of contact between artificial servants of yesterday and today.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780415631211
- 0415631211
- 9780203096970
- 0203096975
- OCLC:
- 781675311
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