Bibliograph

Glut, mastering information through the ages, Alex Wright

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Glut, mastering information through the ages, Alex Wright

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-269) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Glut

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

85692734

Responsibility statement

Alex Wright

Review

"Spanning disciplines from evolutionary theory and cultural anthropology to the history of books, libraries, and computer science, Wright weaves a narrative that connects such seemingly far-flung topics as insect colonies, Stone Age jewelry, medieval monasteries, Renaissance encyclopedias, early computer networks, and the World Wide Web. Finally, he pulls these threads together to reach a surprising conclusion, suggesting that the future of the information age may lie deep in our cultural past."--, Jacket

Sub title

mastering information through the ages

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Creator