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  • Paperback: 310 pages
  • Publisher: Chicago University Press; New edition edition (1 Mar 1987)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0226066290
  • ISBN-13: 978-0226066295
  • Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm
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4.0 out of 5 stars High threshold; High returns, 21 Feb 2009
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In Borgmann's own terms, this book is a demanding read for "normal" folk like me (it might be easier if you have a philosophy degree), but the returns are definitely worth getting over the rather high threshold. The content and ideas are worth 5 stars; but I gave it less because surely he could have written the ideas in more accessible language... maybe he has somewhere else???

The book is divided into 3 parts: The Problem, The Character, and The Reform - of Technology. The first two were the difficult ones for me, but I can see they are needed to establish his terms. The third part is what made my heart sing (in spite of titles like "Deictic Discourse"!). This is where Eugene Peterson gets his idea of 'focal practices' - disciplines you can decide to establish in your life in order to limit the effects of technology to where it should be - to a supporting, not controlling role.

If you are interested in thinking deeply about the difference between standard of living and quality of life; about having wealth rather than affluence; and about examining our lives rather than just fitting in with the dominant culture - then this is the book for you. But be prepared to work at it!
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