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** 'Just what the doctor ordered for a world in thrall to the online revolution: a bracing, sharp-eyed examination of how technology and the ideas that drive it are reshaping every corner of our culture. A fresh, sane and fascinating look at how we are changing - for good and ill - in the age of the Net (Carl Honore, author of IN PRAISE OF SLOW and UNDER PRESSURE )
** 'In the seventeenth century the way humans conceived of the world was radically transformed by the new mechanical philosophy that used the machine as a metaphor. In this truly fascinating book James Harkin shows how our consciousness is being reshaped (Clive Hamilton, author of SCORCHER and AFFLUENZA )
** 'Fascinating . . . essential reading for anyone who needs to understand how communication between people is being impacted by technology, and how that technology is completely changing the way we live. In other words, this book is a must-read for everyone. It will change the way you look at society, your business and even your own life (Peter Sheahan, author of GENERATION Y and FLIP! )
James Harkin's elegant re-framing of our internet culture . . . Harkin makes a convincing case (Pat Kane, INDEPENDENT )
** 'In the seventeenth century the way humans conceived of the world was radically transformed by the new mechanical philosophy that used the machine as a metaphor. In this truly fascinating book James Harkin shows how our consciousness is being reshaped (Clive Hamilton, author of SCORCHER and AFFLUENZA )
** 'Fascinating . . . essential reading for anyone who needs to understand how communication between people is being impacted by technology, and how that technology is completely changing the way we live. In other words, this book is a must-read for everyone. It will change the way you look at society, your business and even your own life (Peter Sheahan, author of GENERATION Y and FLIP! )
James Harkin's elegant re-framing of our internet culture . . . Harkin makes a convincing case (Pat Kane, INDEPENDENT )
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`We are morbidly afraid of disconnection. It is, Harkin argues persuasively, both a wonderful and a sinister new stage in the evolution of human society'
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must for technology novices like myself,
By IngridC "Book Maiden" (London, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Cyburbia: The Dangerous Idea That's Changing How We Live and Who We Are (Hardcover)
"Cyburbia" is a must read if you are a technology novice like myself because it describes eloquently what direction the world we now live in is now headed.
The author has a knack for addressing (simply), breaking down and conveying to the reader very complex socio-technological ideas and how they affect our every day lives without us even realising it. When you sign on to Facebook do you even consider why you prefer to contact your friends in this way rather than just phone them or write them a letter? Do you know the origin of ideas that spawned Facebook, MySpace & Twitter? Thisook provides some of the answers. This should be recommended reading on any sociology higher education course.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
You are now entering 'Cyburbia'......enjoy your stay!!!!,
This review is from: Cyburbia: The Dangerous Idea That's Changing How We Live and Who We Are (Hardcover)
Have you desperately conducted a last minute multi-million pound transfer deals on 'Fantasy Football Manager' or looked up the latest video of a kamikaze pet on 'you tube' at work, when your boss wasn't looking? If the answer to these questions is an empathic 'yes' then 'Cyburbia' by James Harkin is essential reading; 'Cyburbia' delves into the way global communication networks such as 'you tube' and 'facebook' have influenced the way we relate too each other at work and at play. Harkin portrays the hippies, geeks and geniuses and who made the Internet happen. 'Cyburbia' is peppered with colourful examples that go from wacky to downright weird - did you know design of the humble computer mouse was influenced by military strategy and that it could in fact claim to be a distant relative of an anti-aircraft gun? 'Cyburbia' is brimming with many similar fascinating titbits, but much more than that and indeed this is the ultimate reason for reading this book is that 'Cyburbia' outlines a startling and prescient analysis of how digital information and communications have altered the way in which we shape our lives and everyday experiences. Although James Harkin does not have all the answers, and throws in the occasional red herring, his witty and punchy anecdotes writing style is extremely entertaining to read. James Harkin's take on the trends and development of the digital society in 'Cyburbia' is a worthwhile read and comes highly recommended reading for any one like myself who finds the 'log off' computer command is almost akin to hearing the play ground bell at school signalling that 'play time' is over.
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