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Computers and the Environment: Understanding and Managing Their Impacts

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Personal computers have made life convenient in many ways, but what about their impacts on the environment due to production, use and disposal? Manufacturing computers requires prodigious quantities of fossil fuels, toxic chemicals and water. Rapid improvements in performance mean we often buy a new machine every 1-3 years, which adds up to mountains of waste computers. How should societies respond to manage these environmental impacts?
This volume addresses the environmental impacts and management of computers through a set of analyses on issues ranging from environmental assessment, technologies for recycling, consumer behaviour, strategies of computer manufacturing firms, and government policies. One conclusion is that extending the lifespan of computers (e.g. through reselling) is an environmentally and economically effective strategy that deserves more attention from governments, firms and the general public.

Computers and the Environment: Understanding and Managing Their Impacts

Electric Dreams: Computers in American Culture

Turns to the past to trace the cultural history of computers and argues that debates over computers are critically important because they are how Americans talk about the future. Electric Dreams: Computers in American Culture
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Quantum Computation & Information by Iaac L. Chuang, ISBN 0521635039

Nielsen and Chuang ask the question: What are the ultimate physical limits to computation and communication? They then go on to describe what a quantum computer is, how it can be used to solve problems faster than familiar "classical" computers, and the real-world implementation of quantum computers. Their book concludes with an explanation of how quantum states can be used to perform remarkable feats of communication, and of how it is possible to protect quantum states against the effects of noise. 91 line diagrams. Quantum Computation & Information by Iaac L. Chuang, ISBN 0521635039
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Trouble with Computers: Usefulness, Usability, and Productivity by Thomas K. Landauer, ISBN 0262621088

Cutting through a raft of technical data, Thomas Landauer explains and illustrates why computers are in trouble and why massive outlays for computing since 1973 have not resulted in comparable productivity payoffs. He marshals overwhelming evidence that computers rarely improve the efficiency of the information work they are designed for because they are too hard to use and do too little that is sufficiently useful. Landauer proposes that emerging techniques for user-centered development can turn the situation around - through task analysis, iterative design, trial use, and evaluation, computer systems can be made into powerful tools for the service economy. Trouble with Computers: Usefulness, Usability, and Productivity by Thomas K. Landauer, ISBN 0262621088
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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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Computers, Ethics & Social Values by Deborah G. Johnson, ISBN 0131031104

A comprehensive anthology of readings on computers and ethical issues surrounding their use. Can be used as a core book or supplemental readings in Computer Ethics or Computers and Society subjects. Computers, Ethics & Social Values by Deborah G. Johnson, ISBN 0131031104
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The Best of the Cheapskate Monthly

Written for recession-wary spenders and survivors of the spendthrift 1980s, this book brings dignity to the art of living within one's means. Mary Hunt provides a realistic and relevant guide to the frugal nineties and beyond. Her straightforward advice ranges from coupons and discount shopping to insurance policies and budgeting. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. The Best of the Cheapskate Monthly Computers discount wholesale
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Taboo (DVD)

Six recent college graduates retreat to a remote estate for relaxation and debauchery. But when they play a game called Taboo, it brings out some dirty secrets and desires among the group of friends, causing one of them to become mentally unhinged and begin murdering the others in various gruesome ways. The cast of bright, young actors includes Nick Stahl (IN THE BEDROOM), Eddie Kaye Thomas (AMERICAN PIE), and Amber Benson (TVs Buffy The Vampire Slayer). DVD Features: Region 1 Keep Case Widescreen... Computers wholesale tvs Taboo (DVD) Computers and the Environment: Understanding and Managing Their Impacts
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