The Cultures of Computing
| Author | : Susan Leigh Star |
| Publisher | : Wiley-Blackwell |
| Total Pages | : 288 |
| Release | : 1995-09-28 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0631192824 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780631192824 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Cultures of Computing by : Susan Leigh Star
Download or read book The Cultures of Computing written by Susan Leigh Star and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1995-09-28 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is one of the first collections exploring the range of cultural practices associated with the design and use of computing. Against the background of the "information revolution", the volume shows how people come to computers as learners, artists, teachers, designers, gatekeepers, or scientists. The contributors cover a range of topics, from the military to gender in cyberspace, from education to multi-national corporate IT use.
