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 enlarge | Authors: Hal Abelson, Ken Ledeen, Harry Lewis
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
Category: Book
List Price: $25.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 34954
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 384
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6 x 1.1
ISBN: 0137135599
Dewey Decimal Number: 303.4833
EAN: 9780137135592
ASIN: 0137135599
Publication Date: June 16, 2008
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 Fascinating July 11, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book is perfect for people who want to understand more about information technology and don't want to read something long or technical to learn it. The authors do a superb job taking the reader through how major technologies function (computers, the internet, cell phones, etc.), how they are shaping our lives, and what impacts they have on our laws and society. Amazing stories are woven throughout it, making it readable and fun for techies and non-techies alike. At the end of the book, you'll have a new understanding of the things we take for granted - and what possibilities and threats they pose. You'll also be light years ahead of most other people - who themselves will need to come up to speed in the coming years. A great read!
a must read July 1, 2008
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is one of those books that will change the way you look at the world, or at least, your computer (which, as you'll learn, might be a lot more of the world than you think!) In a very readable prose, the authors explain how the world is fundamentally different now that so much information -- so many bits -- is being generated, monitored, and stored about nearly everything we do. The book covers not just how the internet actually works but also weaves together many applicable examples from the worlds of commerce, entertainment, government, and law.
It is one of those books that will cause you to share what you just read with whomever happens to be in the room, as it is filled with many gee-whiz moments. A great read.
Right on the mark June 26, 2008
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
I could not put this book down. It presents in approachable and lucid terms the complexities and subtleties of the information age. It goes beyond the mere didactic, using well thought out and entertaining vignettes to make it a joy to read. Read this book.
Interesting Perspective June 26, 2008
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
One does not often stop to think of how the rush to technology has dug itself into our lives. Blown to Bits gives you an engaging perspective and makes you think every time you do something "on-line" like this simple review, right here, right now!
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