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Communication and Computers

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Communication and Computers examines the inventions and innovators responsible for the greatest historical advances in the exchange of information. From the written word to photography to modern wireless communication, this book provides an insightful look at how technology has changed the ways in which people share information with each other. Enhancing the engaging narrative are illustrations, as well as a timeline, glossary, further reading list, and index. Chapters include The Written Word, The Printed Page, Long-Distance Communication, The Spoken Word, Recording Sound, Photography, Moving Pictures, The First Computers, Modern Computers, and Communication Revolution.

Silicon Snake Oil: Second Thoughts on the Information Highway by Clifford Stoll, ISBN 0385419945

In "Silicon Snake Oil, Clifford Stoll, the best-selling author of "The Cuckoo's Egg and one of the pioneers of the Internet, turns his attention to the much-heralded information highway, revealing that it is not all it's cracked up to be. Yes, the Internet provides access to plenty of services, but useful information is virtually impossible to find and difficult to access. Is being on-line truly useful? "Few aspects of daily life require computers...They're irrelevant to cooking, driving, visiting, negotiating, eating, hiking, dancing, speaking, and gossiping. You don't need a computer to...recite a poem or say a prayer." Computers can't, Stoll claims, provide a richer or better life.
A cautionary tale about today's media darling, "Silicon Snake Oil has sparked intense debate across the country about the merits--and foibles--of what's been touted as the entranceway to our future. Silicon Snake Oil: Second Thoughts on the Information Highway by Clifford Stoll, ISBN 0385419945
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Computers in Music Education; Amplifying Musicality

"Computers in Music Education: Amplifying Musicality" addresses the question of how computer technologies might best assist music education. Aimed at current and preservice music teachers and designed to be a basic teaching text, it addresses issues from pedagogy through using computers to aid production and presentation of students' musical works, as well as implementing a computer-aided program in the classroom.
Computing technology has been rapidly changing, particularly when it comes to the field of music. From notation software to MIDI sound creation, from downloading music from the web for study and enjoyment to posting personal MP3s for mass distribution, the world of computers has transformed how we perform and learn about music. This book, written by a music educator and digital media specialist, cuts through the jargon to present a concise, easy-to-digest overview of the field, with practical suggestions spread throughout.
While there are many more technical books, few... Computers in Music Education; Amplifying Musicality
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Code by Charles Petzold, ISBN 0735611319

What do flashlights, the British invasion, black cats, and seesaws have to do with computers? In "Code", they show us the ingenious ways we manipulate language and invent new ways to communicate with each other. And through "Code", we see how this ingenuity -- and our very human compulsion to communicate -- have driven the technological innovations of the past two centuries. Now in paperback edition, this critically praised book weaves an inventive and eminently comprehensible narrative for anyone who's ever wondered about the secret inner life of computers and other smart machines. The work of legendary computer book author Charles Petzold has influenced an entire generation of programmers. And with "Code", Microsoft Press is proud to share this gifted teacher and communicator with every reader interested in understanding today's world of PCs, digital media, and the Internet. Code by Charles Petzold, ISBN 0735611319
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Computing in Architectural Practice

This book provides a concise introduction for small and medium sized architectural practices considering introducing computers or using them to enhance the way in which information is originated by and communicated between members of the building team. This book covers the three main areas of architectural practice in which computers have been most useful: office management, scheme and production drawing, and project management. Necessary technical terms are clearly explained, and key ideas illustrated with figures and diagrams. Computing in Architectural Practice
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Computers and Writing: The Cyborg Era

Explores the landscape of the contemporary computers and writing community. Organized in three sections--past, present, future--each presenting a new approach to thinking about theory and practice in the field. Computers and Writing: The Cyborg Era
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Code by Charles Petzold, ISBN 0735611319