Talking back to the machine
Peter J. Denning
Reading Time
at 250 WPM3h 42m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 3h 42m to read Talking back to the machine.
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Talking back to the machine
Published
1999
Publisher
Island Press
Pages
222
ISBN-13
9781461221494
Description
"In early 1997, the Association for Computing Machinery celebrated its golden jubilee with a special conference and a book, Beyond Calculation: The Next Fifty Years of Computing."--BOOK JACKET. "The success of Beyond Calculation led the ACM to produce this sequel, Talking Back to the Machine. This book captures the visions of the nineteen speakers at the ACM conference, most of whom were not represented in Beyond Calculation. Renowned experts all, they ponder how computers will influence the ways we function as individuals and within society in coming decades. They describe the many different ways in which our lives may be altered by information technology and how we ourselves might shape things to come."--BOOK JACKET.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Talking back to the machine?
This edition of Talking back to the machine has approximately 222 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 Talking back to the machine?
For most readers, Talking back to the machine typically takes between 4h 38m and 3h 5m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 55,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 42m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 55,500 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 Talking back to the machine?
The estimated word count for Talking back to the machine is approximately 55,500 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 Talking back to the machine?
Talking back to the machine was written by Peter J. Denning, J. Burke.
When was Talking back to the machine published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.