Future imperfect
Howard P. Segal
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Future imperfect
Published
1994
Publisher
University of Massachusetts Press
Pages
245
ISBN-10
0870238817
Description
The repeated failure of technology to fulfill its utopian promise has in recent years created disillusionment with the very idea of progress. Indeed, if technological optimism has characterized modernity, then technological pessimism may become the hallmark of the future. Nowhere has this crisis of faith been more evident than in the United States, where a series of disasters has challenged the long-standing belief that technological innovation necessarily leads to social improvement. Even the surge of renewed confidence in American technology spurred by the alleged efficacy of high-tech weapons systems during the 1991 Persian Gulf War has proved short-lived. In a series of case studies, Howard P. Segal reconsiders the American ideology of technological progress and its legacy for our contemporary high-tech world. He offers concrete examples - drawn from United States history, literature, and museums - of the role of technology in American life and the complex relationship between technological advances and social developments. In each instance, he finds technology neither wholly good nor wholly bad, but rather a mixed blessing.
Subjects
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Marketing management
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Future imperfect?
This edition of Future imperfect has approximately 245 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Future imperfect?
For most readers, Future imperfect typically takes between 5h 6m and 3h 24m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 61,250 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Future imperfect?
The estimated word count for Future imperfect is approximately 61,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Future imperfect?
Future imperfect was written by Howard P. Segal.
When was Future imperfect published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1994. The original work may have been published on a different date.