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Book Synopsis: From the bestselling author of the acclaimed Chaos and Genius comes a thoughtful and provocative exploration of the big ideas of the modern era: Information, communication, and information theory. Acclaimed science writer James Gleick presents an eye-opening vision of how our relationship to information has transformed the very nature of human consciousness. A fascinating intellectual journey through the history of communication and information, from the language of Africa's talking drums to the invention of written alphabets; from the electronic transmission of code to the origins of information theory, into the new information age and the current deluge of news, tweets, images, and blogs. Along the way, Gleick profiles key innovators, including Charles Babbage, Ada Lovelace, Samuel Morse, and Claude Shannon, and reveals how our understanding of information is transforming not only how we look at the world, but how we live.
A New York Times Notable Book
A Los Angeles Times and Cleveland Plain Dealer Best Book of the Year
Winner of the PEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award
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Discover the power of information with "The Information: A History, A Theory, A Flood." This captivating book by acclaimed science writer James Gleick takes you on a fascinating journey through the history of communication and information. From the language of Africa's talking drums to the invention of written alphabets, and from the electronic transmission of code to the origins of information theory, Gleick explores how our relationship to information has transformed human consciousness.
Uncover the secrets of communication and information with Gleick as your guide. Learn about key innovators such as Charles Babbage, Ada Lovelace, Samuel Morse, and Claude Shannon, and how their groundbreaking work has shaped our understanding of information. Gain insights into the new information age and the overwhelming deluge of news, tweets, images, and blogs that define it.
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