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Author and journalist james gleick tells the story of information technologies that, he claims, changed the very nature of human consciousness. A history, a theory, a flood audiobook by james gleick. He began as a journalist at the new york times and had a. James gleick is one of americas most popular and lucid science writers, author of the bestsellers chaos and genius and of. Gleick american nonfiction writer, biographer, and journalist. The making of a new science by james gleick 19871029 01jan1652. The information takes us on a journey from primordial soup to the internet to reveal how information has changed the face of human history and shaped the way we think and live today. The information audiobook by james gleick rakuten kobo.
Making a new science is the bestselling book by james gleick that first introduced the principles and early development of chaos theory to the public. James gleick is our leading chronicler of science and technology, the bestselling author of chaos. James gleick writes nonfiction books, such as chaos and the information, that tend to be shelved under science, though he is no scientist himself. The story of information begins in a time profoundly unlike our own, when every. From the bestselling author of the acclaimed chaos and genius comes a thoughtful and provocative exploration of the big ideas of the modern era. A history, a theory, a flood seeks to place information in historical context. James gleick audio books, best sellers, author bio. The information by james gleick penguin random house audio. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. The information is to the nature, history and significance of data what the beach is to sand. James gleick, the author of the best sellers chaos and genius, brings us his crowning work.
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