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David Weinberger

Small Pieces Loosely Joined

A Unified Theory Of The Web

David Weinberger

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English
Perseus Books
08 May 2003
History; Ethical & social aspects of computing; Internet guides & online services
In this insightful social commentary, David Weinberger goes beyond misdirected hype to reveal what is truly revolutionary about the Web. Just as Marshall McLuhan forever altered our view of broadcast media, Weinberger shows that the Web is transforming not only social institutions but also bedrock concepts of our world such as space, time, self, knowledge-even reality itself. Through stories of life on the Web, a unique take on Web sites, and a pervasive sense of humour, Weinberger is the first to put the Web into the social and intellectual context we need to begin assessing its true impact on our lives. The irony, according to Weinberger, is that this seemingly weird new technology is more in tune with our authentic selves than is the modern world. Funny, provocative, and ultimately hopeful,

Small Pieces Loosely Joined

makes us look at the Web as never before.
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Imprint:   Perseus Books
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 210mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 25mm
Weight:   285g
ISBN:   9780738208503
ISBN 10:   0738208507
Pages:   240
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

David Weinberger is the publisher of JOHO (Journal of the Hyperlinked Organization). Co-author of the best-selling The Cluetrain Manifesto, he is a commentator on National Public Radio's ""All Things Considered"" and has written for a wide variety of publications, including Wired, the New York Times, and Smithsonian.

Reviews for Small Pieces Loosely Joined: A Unified Theory Of The Web

"""For the brief and shining hours that I held this book in my hands, I believed that all was possible."""


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