Computer / Paul Atkinson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Atkinson, Paul, 1962-

Series:

Objekt.

Objekt

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computers--History.

Computers.

Computers--Social aspects.

Computer engineering--History.

Computer engineering.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (258 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Reaktion Books, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The pixelated rectangle we spend most of our day staring at in silence is not the television as many long feared, but the computer-the ubiquitous portal of work and personal lives. At this point, the computer is almost so common we don't notice it in our view. It's difficult to envision that not that long ago it was a gigantic, room-sized structure only to be accessed by a few inspiring as much awe and respect as fear and mystery. Now that the machine has decreased in size and increased in popular use, the computer has become a prosaic appliance, little-more noted than a toa

Contents:

Computer Cover; Imprint page; Contents; Introduction: Computer Histories; 1. Polar Positions; 2. Personal Matters; 3. Power Tools; 4. Futuristic Fantasies; References; Select Bibliography; Acknowledgements; Photo Acknowledgements; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613588784

9781280493553

1280493550

9781861897374

1861897375

OCLC:

767502738