The nature of technology
W. Brian Arthur
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The nature of technology
Published
2009
Publisher
Free Press
Pages
246
ISBN-13
9781416544050
ISBN-10
1416544054
Description
The Nature of Technology will change the way you think about this fundamental subject forever. W. Brian Arthur's many years of thinking and writing about technology have culminated in a unique understanding of his subject. Here he examines the nature of technology itself: what is it and how does it evolve? Giving rare insights into the evolution of specific technologies and a new framework for thinking about others, every sentence points to some further truth and fascination. At a time when we are ever more reliant on technological solutions for the world's problems, it is extraordinary how little we actually understand the processes that lead to innovation and invention. Until now. This will be a landmark book that will define its subject, and inspire people to think about technology in depth for the very first time.
Subjects
The art of money getting, or, Golden rules for money getting
Think and Grow Rich
As a man thinketh
The Wealth of Nations
The Richest Man in Babylon
The master key system in twenty-four parts with questionnaire and glossary
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The nature of technology?
This edition of The nature of technology has approximately 246 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 The nature of technology?
For most readers, The nature of technology typically takes between 5h 8m and 3h 25m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 61,500 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of The nature of technology?
The estimated word count for The nature of technology is approximately 61,500 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.
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Who is the author of The nature of technology?
The nature of technology was written by W. Brian Arthur.
When was The nature of technology published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.