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The Soft Edge is a one-of-a-kind history of the information revolution. In his lucid and direct style, Paul Levinson, historian and philosopher of media and communications, gives us more than just a history of information technologies. The Soft Edge is a book about theories on the evolution of technology, the effects that human choice has on this (r)evolution, and what's in store for us in the future.Paul Levinson's engaging voice guides us on a tour that explains how communications media have been responsible for major developments in history and for profound chang
How do human choices and evolutionary pressures shape the trajectory of information technology throughout history? Paul Levinson, a noted philosopher and historian of media, utilizes a framework of technological evolution to argue that communication tools are not merely passive inventions but active agents that influence societal development. By examining the history of media from early writing systems to modern digital networks, he posits that human agency remains the critical factor in determining how these technologies are adopted and integrated into daily life.
What You Will Find
Experts frequently cite this work as a foundational text for understanding the philosophical underpinnings of media ecology. Readers often note the accessible prose style, which successfully translates complex academic theories into a coherent narrative for a general audience.
Page Count:
257
Publication Date:
1997-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge
ISBN-10:
0203981049
ISBN-13:
9780203981047
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