Shift Happens: Essays On Technology
de Gene and Marion Wilburn
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À propos du livre
Shift Happens is a collection of essays that chronicle the introduction and spread of technologies that have shifted and reshaped our lives during the past century.
With examples principally from North America, the authors review the impact of new technologies from the perspective of two individuals who have lived during this time of immense change.
Starting with the introduction of electricity and the rise of radio and TV, the book moves on to personal computers, the Internet, World Wide Web, streaming audio and video, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing.
The authors, Gene and Marion Wilburn, are retired information specialists whose careers included managing IT projects, and establishing websites for their institutions. Both authors have written extensively and taught courses on information technology. Shift Happens reflects their personal experiences with the technologies of our era.
With examples principally from North America, the authors review the impact of new technologies from the perspective of two individuals who have lived during this time of immense change.
Starting with the introduction of electricity and the rise of radio and TV, the book moves on to personal computers, the Internet, World Wide Web, streaming audio and video, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing.
The authors, Gene and Marion Wilburn, are retired information specialists whose careers included managing IT projects, and establishing websites for their institutions. Both authors have written extensively and taught courses on information technology. Shift Happens reflects their personal experiences with the technologies of our era.
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Caractéristiques et détails
- Catégorie principale: Histoire
- Catégories supplémentaires Informatique et Internet
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Format choisi: 15×23 cm
# de pages: 138 -
ISBN
- Couverture souple: 9781715223342
- Date de publication: juil 19, 2020
- Langue English
- Mots-clés Technology
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À propos du créateur
Marion Wilburn
Port Credit, Ontario, Canada
Marion Turner Wilburn is a retired Canadian educator. While a Professor at the School of Computing and Information Management, Sheridan College, Ontario, she pioneered the use of computers in education by leading the development of Sheridan’s first web presence and developing and delivering the first online distance education course. Her publications include several articles and course workbooks. With a life-long passion for family and social history, Marion is deeply involved in traditional and genetic genealogy research. Marion maintains a website at [marionwilburn.com](http://marionwilburn.com).