The Machine as Metaphor and Tool
| Author | : Anders Karlqvist |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 184 |
| Release | : 1993 |
| ISBN-10 | : UCSC:32106009971570 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Machine as Metaphor and Tool by : Anders Karlqvist
Download or read book The Machine as Metaphor and Tool written by Anders Karlqvist and published by Springer. This book was released on 1993 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The machine as metaphor is deeply rooted in western culture, and complex systems in nature and society are often interpreted in such terms. With the advent of electronic computers, the machine metaphor applied to thinking and to the brain has become even more pertinent. The chapters are written in a non-technical fashion accessible to the laymen interested in the machine concept. 18 illustrations.
