Glut : mastering information through the ages / Alex Wright.
"Spanning disciplines from evolutionary theory and cultural anthropology to the history of books, libraries, and computer science, Wright weaves a narrative that connects such seemingly far-flung topics as insect colonies, Stone Age jewelry, medieval monasteries, Renaissance encyclopedias, earl...
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| Access Note: | Electronic resource (access conditions). |
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C. :
Joseph Henry Press,
[2007]
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| Summary: | "Spanning disciplines from evolutionary theory and cultural anthropology to the history of books, libraries, and computer science, Wright weaves a narrative that connects such seemingly far-flung topics as insect colonies, Stone Age jewelry, medieval monasteries, Renaissance encyclopedias, early computer networks, and the World Wide Web. Finally, he pulls these threads together to reach a surprising conclusion, suggesting that the future of the information age may lie deep in our cultural past."-- |
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| Physical Description: | viii, 286 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-269) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780309102384 0309102383 |
| Access: | Electronic resource (access conditions). |