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Pressed For Time: The Acceleration Of Life In Digital Capitalism
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The Technologically Tethered, Iphoneaddicted Figure Is An Image We Can Easily Conjure. Most Of Us Complain That There Aren'T Enough Hours In The Day And Too Many Emails In Our Thumbaccessible Inboxes. This Widespread Perception That Life Is Faster Than It Used To Be Is Now Ingrained In Our Culture, And Smartphones And The Internet Are Continually Being Blamed. But Isn'T The Sole Purpose Of The Smartphone To Give Us Such Quick Access To People And Information That We'Ll Be Free To Do Other Things? Isn'T Technology Supposed To Make Our Lives Easier?In Pressed For Time, Judy Wajcman Explains Why We Immediately Interpret Our Experiences With Digital Technology As Inexorably Accelerating Everyday Life. She Argues That We Are Not Mere Hostages To Communication Devices, And The Sense Of Always Being Rushed Is The Result Of The Priorities And Parameters We Ourselves Set Rather Than The Machines That Help Us Set Them. Indeed, Being Busy And Having Actionpacked Lives Has Become Valorized By Our Productivity Driven Culture. Wajcman Offers A Bracing Historical Perspective, Exploring The Commodification Of Clock Time, And How The Speed Of The Industrial Age Became Identified With Progress. She Also Delves Into The Ways Timeuse Differs For Diverse Groups In Modern Societies, Showing How Changes In Work Patterns, Family Arrangements, And Parenting All Affect Time Stress. Bringing Together Empirical Research On Time Use And Theoretical Debates About Dramatic Digital Developments, This Accessible And Engaging Book Will Leave Readers Better Versed In How To Use Technology To Navigate Life'S Fast Lane.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Pressed for Time'? A: 'Pressed for Time' explores the impact of digital technology on our perception of time and how it contributes to the feeling of constant busyness in modern life.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Pressed for Time'? A: The author of 'Pressed for Time' is Judy Wajcman, a sociologist known for her work on the relationship between technology and society.
- Q: What kind of insights does Judy Wajcman provide in this book? A: Wajcman offers historical perspectives on time use, examines how technology influences our daily lives, and discusses the social implications of being constantly connected.
- Q: Is 'Pressed for Time' suitable for readers unfamiliar with academic texts? A: 'Pressed for Time' is written in an accessible style, making it suitable for general readers interested in the effects of technology on daily life.
- Q: How many pages does 'Pressed for Time' have? A: 'Pressed for Time' has a total of 227 pages.
- Q: When was 'Pressed for Time' published? A: 'Pressed for Time' was published on July 11, 2016.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Pressed for Time' have? A: 'Pressed for Time' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Does 'Pressed for Time' include empirical research? A: Yes, the book incorporates empirical research on time use and theoretical discussions about digital technology.
- Q: What key issues does 'Pressed for Time' address regarding modern society? A: 'Pressed for Time' addresses issues like the commodification of time, changes in work patterns, and how different social groups experience time stress.
- Q: Can 'Pressed for Time' help with understanding technology's role in our lives? A: Yes, this book provides insights on how to navigate the fast-paced nature of life with technology, helping readers understand its role and impact.