SpecLab
Johanna Drucker
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SpecLab
Published
2009
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Pages
241
ISBN-13
9780226165073
ISBN-10
0226165078
Description
Nearly a decade ago, Johanna Drucker cofounded the University of Virginia's SpecLab, a digital humanities laboratory dedicated to risky projects with serious aims. In SpecLab she explores the implications of these radical efforts to use critical practices and aesthetic principles against the authority of technology based on analytic models of knowledge. Inspired by the imaginative frontiers of graphic arts and experimental literature and the technical possibilities of computation and information management, the projects Drucker engages range from Subjective Meteorology to Artists' Books Online to the as yet unrealized 'Patacritical Demon, an interactive tool for exposing the structures that underlie our interpretations of text. Illuminating the kind of future such experiments could enable, SpecLab functions as more than a set of case studies at the intersection of computers and humanistic inquiry. It also exemplifies Drucker's contention that humanists must play a role in designing models of knowledge for the digital age—models that will determine how our culture will function in years to come.
Subjects
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy
2001
On the origin of species by means of natural selection
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
The most dangerous game
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in SpecLab?
This edition of SpecLab has approximately 241 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 SpecLab?
For most readers, SpecLab typically takes between 5h 1m and 3h 21m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 60,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 1m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 60,250 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 SpecLab?
The estimated word count for SpecLab is approximately 60,250 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.
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 SpecLab?
SpecLab was written by Johanna Drucker.
When was SpecLab published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.