Scripts, Grooves, and Writing Machines
Lisa Gitelman
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at 250 WPM4h 42m
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Scripts, Grooves, and Writing Machines
Published
1999
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Pages
282
ISBN-10
0804732701
Description
"This is a richly imaginative study of machines for writing and reading at the end of the nineteenth century in America. Its aim is to explore writing and reading as culturally contingent experiences, and at the same time to broaden our view of the relationship between technology and textuality.". "At the book's heart is the proposition that technologies of inscription are materialized theories of language. Whether they failed (like Thomas Edison's "electric pen") or succeeded (like typewriters), inscriptive technologies of the late nineteenth century were local, often competitive embodiments of the way people experienced writing and reading. Such a perspective cuts through the determinism of recent accounts while simultaneously arguing for an interdisciplinary method for considering texts and textual production." "The phonograph and the typewriter may be things of the past, but this book will resonate with readers who are engaged daily with computer networks, hypertexts, and the forms that mass media will take in the new century."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
NASA/DoD aerospace knowledge diffusion research project
Tax administration
The Internet for Dummies
Understanding Media
The Gutenberg Galaxy
The Age of Surveillance Capitalism
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Scripts, Grooves, and Writing Machines?
This edition of Scripts, Grooves, and Writing Machines has approximately 282 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 Scripts, Grooves, and Writing Machines?
For most readers, Scripts, Grooves, and Writing Machines typically takes between 5h 53m and 3h 55m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 70,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 42m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 70,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Scripts, Grooves, and Writing Machines?
The estimated word count for Scripts, Grooves, and Writing Machines is approximately 70,500 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.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Scripts, Grooves, and Writing Machines?
Scripts, Grooves, and Writing Machines was written by Lisa Gitelman.
When was Scripts, Grooves, and Writing Machines published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.