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My Mother Was A Computer: Digital Subjects And Literary Texts
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We Live In A World, According To N. Katherine Hayles, Where New Languages Are Constantly Emerging, Proliferating, And Fading Into Obsolescence. These Are Languages Of Our Own Making: The Programming Languages Written In Code For The Intelligent Machines We Call Computers. Hayles'S Latest Exploration Provides An Exciting New Way Of Understanding The Relations Between Code And Language And Considers How Their Interactions Have Affected Creative, Technological, And Artistic Practices.My Mother Was A Computer Explores How The Impact Of Code On Everyday Life Has Become Comparable To That Of Speech And Writing: Language And Code Have Grown More Entangled, The Lines That Once Separated Humans From Machines, Analog From Digital, And Old Technologies From New Ones Have Become Blurred. My Mother Was A Computer Gives Us The Tools Necessary To Make Sense Of These Complex Relationships. Hayles Argues That We Live In An Age Of Intermediation That Challenges Our Ideas About Language, Subjectivity, Literary Objects, And Textuality. This Process Of Intermediation Takes Place Where Digital Media Interact With Cultural Practices Associated With Older Media, And Here Hayles Sharply Portrays Such Interactions: How Code Differs From Speech; How Electronic Text Differs From Print; The Effects Of Digital Media On The Idea Of The Self; The Effects Of Digitality On Printed Books; Our Conceptions Of Computers As Living Beings; The Possibility That Human Consciousness Itself Might Be Computational; And The Subjective Cosmology Wherein Humans See The Universe Through The Lens Of Their Own Digital Age.We Are The Children Of Computers In More Than One Sense, And No Critic Has Done More Than N. Katherine Hayles To Explain How These Technologies Define Us And Our Culture. Heady And Provocative, My Mother Was A Computer Will Be Judged As Her Best Work Yet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'My Mother Was a Computer'? A: The main theme of 'My Mother Was a Computer' revolves around the intricate relationship between code and language, exploring how digital technologies impact our understanding of creativity, subjectivity, and cultural practices.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'My Mother Was a Computer' is N. Katherine Hayles, a renowned scholar in the fields of literature, digital technology, and their intersection.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'My Mother Was a Computer' is available in paperback binding, making it a lightweight and flexible option for readers.
- Q: How many pages does 'My Mother Was a Computer' have? A: This book contains 290 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its themes and concepts.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'My Mother Was a Computer'? A: 'My Mother Was a Computer' was published on October 1, 2005.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, 'My Mother Was a Computer' is suitable for academic purposes, particularly for those studying literature, digital media, or technology's impact on society.
- Q: What are the key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics covered in the book include the entanglement of code and language, the effects of digital media on self-conception, and the cultural implications of living in a digital age.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, 'My Mother Was a Computer' is available in its First Edition, which reflects the original insights and arguments presented by the author.
- Q: Can I find this book in other formats? A: While the primary format available is paperback, availability may vary, and readers can check for digital or other formats through various retailers.
- Q: What makes 'My Mother Was a Computer' significant in its field? A: The book is considered significant due to its nuanced approach to understanding the convergence of technology and literature, and it challenges traditional notions of language and human consciousness.