A book for the general reader on the revolutionary technology of computer-generated artificial worlds, and how it promises and threatens to transform society and business. Virtual reality creates the convincing illusion of being immersed in an artificial world that exists only inside a computer.
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Howard Rheingold Howard Rheingold is author of Tools for Thought, Excursions to the Far Side of the Mind, They Have a Word For It: A Lighthearted Lexicon of Untranslatable Words and Phrases; coauthor of Higher Creativity and The Cognitive Connection; and editor of Whole Earth Review. He is multimedia columnist for Publish magazine and has been consultant to the US Congress Office of Technology Assessment. He has written for the New York Times, Esquire, Psychology Today, Playboy, The San Francisco Chronicle, and Omni.
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Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 41051665-75
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Good. A book for the general reader on the revolutionary technology of computer-generated artificial worlds, and how it promises and threatens to transform society and business. Virtual reality creates the convincing illusion of being immersed in an artificial world that exists only inside a computer. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR005158694
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A book for the general reader on the revolutionary technology of computer-generated artificial worlds, and how it promises and threatens to transform society and business. Virtual reality creates the convincing illusion of being immersed in an artificial world that exists only inside a computer. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR003160091
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Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,750grams, ISBN:9780436412127. Seller Inventory # 9833751
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Seller: Greener Books, London, United Kingdom
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Seller: Compass Books, Devon, United Kingdom
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Book has some shelf wear and tanned page edges. Wrapper is price clipped with faded spine, splitting two tops of hinges, heavy rubbing to edges of covers, repaired splits to rear cover and general edge wear. Seller Inventory # 008546