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Zeros And Ones: Digital Women And The New Technoculture
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A Highly Contentious, Very Readable And Totally Uptotheminute Investigation Of Womens Natural Relationship With Modern Technology, An Association Which, Plant Argues, Will Trigger A New Sexual Revolution.Zeros And Ones Is An Intelligent, Provocative And Accessible Investigation Of The Intersection Between Women, Feminism, Machines And In Particular, Information Technology. Arguing That The Computer Is Rewriting The Old Conceptions Of Man And His World, It Suggests That The Telecoms Revolution Is Also A Sexual Revolution Which Undermines The Fundamental Assumptions Crucial To Patriarchal Culture. Historical, Contemporary And Future Developments In Telecommunications And In It Are Interwoven With The Past, Present And Future Of Feminism, Women And Sexual Difference, And A Wealth Of Connections, Parallels And Affinities Between Machines And Women Are Uncovered As A Result. Challenging The Belief That Man Was Ever In Control Of Either His Own Agency, The Planet, Or His Machines, This Book Argues It Is Seriously Undermined By The New Scientific Paradigms Emergent From Theories Of Chaos, Complexity And Connectionism, All Of Which Suggest That The Old Distinctions Between Man, Woman, Nature And Technology Need To Be Radically Reassessed.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Zeros and Ones: Digital Women and the New Technoculture'? A: The main theme of the book explores the relationship between women and technology, arguing that the rise of digital technology is reshaping societal norms and could catalyze a new sexual revolution.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Zeros and Ones' is Sadie Plant, a noted theorist and writer in the fields of technology and feminism.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on May 19, 2016.
- Q: How many pages does 'Zeros and Ones' have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This edition of 'Zeros and Ones' is available in paperback format.
- Q: Is 'Zeros and Ones' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study as it provides a critical examination of technology's impact on feminism and gender, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers various topics including the intersection of women and technology, historical and contemporary developments in telecommunications, and the impact of technology on feminist theory.
- Q: Is the book accessible for general readers? A: Yes, 'Zeros and Ones' is written in an accessible manner, making it suitable for general readers interested in technology and gender issues.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is listed as 'New' condition.
- Q: Does the book provide a historical perspective on technology? A: Yes, the book interweaves historical, contemporary, and future developments in telecommunications and information technology with discussions on feminism and gender.