Rebuilt Pa - Couverture souple

Chorost, Michael

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0618717609 ISBN 13 : 9780618717606

Editeur : Mariner, 2006

Synopsis

Book by Chorost Michael

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

After Michael Chorost suddenly lost what was left of his hearing, he took the radical step of having a cochlear implant -- a tiny computer -- installed in his head. A technological marvel, the device not only restored to him the world of sound but also could be routinely upgraded with new software. Despite his intitial fear of the technology's potentially dehumanizing effects, Chorost's implant allowed him to connect with others in surprising ways: as a cyborg, he learned about love, joined a writing group, and formed deeper friendships. More profoundly, his perception of the world around him was dramatically altered.

Brimming with insight and written with charm and self-deprecating humor, Rebuilt unveils, in personal terms, the astounding possibilities of a new technological age.

Revue de presse :

Highly intelligent and searingly honest... Rebuilt is more than just a philosophical exploration of cyborg reality; the narrative drive comes from its human dimension... If all cyborgs are as reflective and compassionate as Chorost we ll be fine. --'The Times'

The Six Million Man was TV fiction but Michael Chorost really has turned into a cyborg. --'Sunday Express'

An amazing story... straight out of a science-fiction book. --Dermot Murnaghan, BBC Breakfast

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Mariner
• Date d'édition: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0618717609
• ISBN 13: 9780618717606
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 246