Turning away from technology
Stephanie Mills
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Turning away from technology
Published
1997
Publisher
Sierra Club Books
Pages
256
ISBN-10
0871569531
Description
What is the real impact of technology on our cultural and political lives? Are the proponents of megatechnology and the global economy correct to assume that there will always be newer technological solutions to all the world's problems? Fifty visionary environmentalists, scientists, scholars, and social critics grapple with these questions and expose the links between the character of megatechnology and the social and ecological crises of our time. Stephanie Mills presents the ideas and opinions of many of the world's most important critics of biotechnology, free trade, corporate colonialism, the proliferation of military technologies, and technological means of social control in a fascinating and lively survey of the proceedings of two historic conferences. Refusing to offer superficial solutions to our current environmental and social problems, participants from Europe, North America, and Asia maintain that technology is never neutral, but that the totality of a given technology's effects, not just its intended benefits, must be taken into account. Turning Away From Technology is an invaluable conceptual tool because it offers a probing analysis of the big technological picture and describes a realistic, humane, and sustainable future.
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How many pages are in Turning away from technology?
This edition of Turning away from technology has approximately 256 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 Turning away from technology?
For most readers, Turning away from technology typically takes between 5h 20m and 3h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 64,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 64,000 words
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What is the word count of Turning away from technology?
The estimated word count for Turning away from technology is approximately 64,000 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 Turning away from technology?
Turning away from technology was written by Stephanie Mills.
When was Turning away from technology published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.