Technology

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In the shadow of the exponential rise of “big tech” comes journalists like Jeff Horwitz from the Wall Street Journal reporting on it.

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The Future of Geography is a serious and very readable book important for all people—not just scientists, generals, and politicians—to absorb and contemplate.”

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One of the favorite topics of military historians are the so-called “revolutions in military affairs”—those convergencies of technologies and weaponry that create great change regarding how militar

“deftly exposes the grip of monopolies over today’s creative labor markets, with well-written, detailed case studies . . .”

“A handbook for activists on the front lines as well as a reference for academics and journalists, Kimball’s book shows how new words and meanings invited “everyday people” into the policy-

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“This volume will be of certain interest to anyone trying to examine what has changed in warfare and where these trends might for in the near future.”

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It’s not surprising that there are several books called Survival of the Richest—it’s rather an obvious title—and it’s also not surprising that Naomi Klein calls this one “a vital, lucid, a

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Besson’s analysis of the role of information technology in the new economy is an interesting one and worth reading.”

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“Norberg’s ability to distill lessons for today from thousands of years of world history will stimulate and enlighten both general readers and professional scholars.”

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Debora L. Spar’s new book, Work Mate Marry Love, appears urgent and timely.

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“disturbing and more than a little alarming . . .”

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“Machines will be capable, within twenty years, of doing any work a man can do.” This was the confident pronouncement of artificial intelligence pioneer Herb Simon in 1965.

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“Read this book to learn which global companies are treating their contributing workers well and how to do business with them.”

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“Christine Negroni uses her experience and broad knowledge of air disasters to summarize and integrate investigations.”

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“Dr. McGrath deploys a deft hand in helping us decipher the complexity of this struggle.