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Best Technology Writing (2009) (The Best Technology Writing) Paperback – October 1, 2009

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"The ubiquity of the digital lifestyle has forced us to write and think about technology in a different way."--Steven Johnson

In his Introduction to this beautifully curated collection of essays, Steven Johnson heralds the arrival of a n

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“A fascinating collection… these essays will certainly resonate with you for quite some time, encouraging you to discover some gems hidden in the crevices of the Internet”―Edward Valauskas, First Monday

-- Edward Valauskas ― First Monday

"This is a fantastic series"―Cory Doctorow, BoingBoing -- Cory Doctorow ― BoingBoing Published On: 2009-12-08

"Kim Stanley Robinson said recently that we're all living in a science-fiction novel. The essays is this excellent collection, edited by author Steven Johnson, explore how technology is shaping our lives."―The Guardian ― The Guardian Published On: 2009-12-12

"Chock full of great characters, ideas and passions."―Amanda Gefter, New Scientist -- Amanda Gefter ― New Scientist Published On: 2009-10-31

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Steven Johnson is the author of six books, includingthe recent bestsellers The Invention of Air, The Ghost Map, and Everything Bad Is Good for You. He writes for the New York Times Magazine, Wired, the Guardian, Discover, and other publications, and has made numerous appearances on Charlie Rose, The Daily Show, and The Colbert Report. He lives in Brooklyn.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Yale University Press; 2009th edition (October 1, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 232 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0300154100
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0300154108
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.58 x 8.5 inches
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danah boyd is a Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research, the Founder of Data & Society, and a Visiting Professor at New York University. Her research examines the intersection of technology, society, and youth culture. Currently, she's focused on research questions related to "big data", privacy and publicity, youth meanness and cruelty, and civil rights.

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