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Glass cage: Automation and us / Carr, Nicholas 2014  Book
Carr, Nicholas Book
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Publication New York, W.W. Norton & Co., 2014.
Description 276pWhite spine
Summary/Abstract Nicholas Carr digs behind the headlines about factory robots and self-driving cars, wearable computers and digitized medicine, as he explores the hidden costs of granting software dominion over our work and our leisure and reveals something we already suspect: shifting our attention to computer screens can leave us disengaged and discontented.
Standard Number 9780393240764 Hb.
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ID:   011029


Modern world 1950-Present / Holland, Julian (ed.) 2006  Book
Holland, Julian (ed.) Book
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Publication London, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 2006.
Description 48pDark Blue Spine
Series Kingfisher history encyclopedia
Summary/Abstract Highlights the social, technological and environmental changes, advances in science and technology, changing family structures, a growing gap between the rich and poor, and an increase in global terrorism, in today's modern world.
Contents The world at a glance The Cold War In space China World economy Wars in Asia Civil rights Terrorism Famine in Africa New nations Wars in the Middle East A scientific revolution The environment Asian economies Peacekeeping World trouble spots South Africa Index
Standard Number 9780753409756 Pb.
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Samsung: The business behind the technology / Senker, Cath 2015  Book
Senker, Cath Book
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Publication London, Wayland Publishers, 2015.
Description 32pGreen Spine
Series Big brands
Summary/Abstract Samsung looks at the development of the technology giant's most famous products, from the Galaxy S3 to the Samsung Smart TV, along with countless other mobile phones, computers, laptops, televisions and microchips. It explains Samsung's business plan and marketing strategy, and how it presents itself to consumers through logos and advertising campaigns. How Samsung grew from a small export business to the world's largest technology company is also looked at. Ages 9+
Contents A global brand: Samsung today Samsung starts out The global arena A new management style Creating a market for electronics Building the Samsung brand Samsung v Sony Overcoming recession and scandal Sponsorship The consumer culture The secrets of Samsung's success Samsung's future Market a new Samsung product
Standard Number 9780750292641 Hb.
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Visions: How science will revolutionize the 21st century / Kaku, Michio 1997  Book
Kaku, Michio Book
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Publication New York, Anchor Books, 1997.
Description xii, 403pGreen spine
Summary/Abstract A book about the limitless future of science and technology, focusing on the next 100 years and beyond, based on interviews from over 150 scientists from various disciplines covering a ten year period. Discusses the remarkable strides made in technology, which already transform business, communications and our lifestyles, the biomolecular revolution and the quantum revolution.
Standard Number 9780385484992 Pb.
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