Arno A (891 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. In one short human generation, the primary work of the world has moved from the use of muscle to the use of machines, machines that move information rather than goods. We live in the age of the information revolution. That revolution centers upon the computer, a machine of unquestioned power but questionable intelligence and competence. At heart, after all, computers are nothing more than souped-up pocket calculators which can push their own buttons. As such, they provide an electronic means for speeding up the basic operations of arithmetic--simple operations which enough pencils and paper could handle. Speed makes all the difference. And yet this speed has altered the world. Arno Penzias has written this book to demystify the computer and to explain the relationship of human beings and the human brain to the new electronic world.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. In one short human generation, the primary work of the world has moved from the use of muscle to the use of machines, machines that move information rather than goods. We live in the age of the information revolution. That revolution centers upon the computer, a machine of unquestioned power but questionable intelligence and competence. At heart, after all, computers are nothing more than souped-up pocket calculators which can push their own buttons. As such, they provide an electronic means for speeding up the basic operations of arithmetic--simple operations which enough pencils and paper could handle. Speed makes all the difference. And yet this speed has altered the world. Arno Penzias has written this book to demystify the computer and to explain the relationship of human beings and the human brain to the new electronic world.…

Condition: Very Good. 1st Ed. 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.…

Condition: Very Good. 1st Ed. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. 1st Ed. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Condition: Good. Library Binding. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Arno (illustrator).

Condition: Very Good. Library Binding. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Arno (illustrator).

Condition: Good. Library Binding. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Arno (illustrator).

Condition: Good. Library Binding. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Arno (illustrator).…

Condition: Very Good. Library Binding. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Arno (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: Good. Raising hopes for disease treatment and prevention, but also the specter of discrimination and "designer genes," genetic testing is potentially one of the most socially explosive developments of our time. This book presents a current assessment of this rapidly evolving field, offering principles for actions and research and recommendations on key issues in genetic testing and screening. Advantages of early genetic knowledge are balanced with issues associated with such knowledge: availability of treatment, privacy and discrimination, personal decisionmaking, public health objectives, cost, and more. Among the important issues covered: * Quality control in genetic testing. * Appropriate roles for public agencies, private health practitioners, and laboratories. * Value-neutral education and counseling for persons considering testing. * Use of test results in insurance, employment, and other settings.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Raising hopes for disease treatment and prevention, but also the specter of discrimination and "designer genes," genetic testing is potentially one of the most socially explosive developments of our time. This book presents a current assessment of this rapidly evolving field, offering principles for actions and research and recommendations on key issues in genetic testing and screening. Advantages of early genetic knowledge are balanced with issues associated with such knowledge: availability of treatment, privacy and discrimination, personal decisionmaking, public health objectives, cost, and more. Among the important issues covered: * Quality control in genetic testing. * Appropriate roles for public agencies, private health practitioners, and laboratories. * Value-neutral education and counseling for persons considering testing. * Use of test results in insurance, employment, and other settings.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket.

Broschiert. Condition: Gut. 122 Seiten; Der Erhaltungszustand des hier angebotenen Werks ist trotz seiner Bibliotheksnutzung sehr sauber. Es befindet sich neben dem Rückenschild lediglich ein Bibliotheksstempel im Buch; ordnungsgemäß entwidmet. Einbandkanten sind leicht bestoßen. In ENGLISCHER Sprache. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 230.…

Condition: acceptable. The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.…

Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Single issue magazine. Condition: Good. First Edition. Chicago: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company. Good. 1948. First Edition. Single issue magazine. Good to Very Good copy with remains of tape across the spine ends, light rubbing and the usual edgewear to the cover, text paper fully tanned. ; Inclues "Forgotten Worlds" by Lawrence Chandler, "The Watching Eyes" by Robert Moore Williams, etc. mag22E. Cover art by Robert Gibson Jones and James B. Settles (illustrator).…

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good. First Edition. Chicago: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company.1947. First edition. Pulp magazine. Pictorial wrappers, 178 pages, illustrated. Includes "Goddess of the golden Flame" by William P. McGivern, "Toffee Takes a Trip" by Charles F. Myers, "Largo" by Theodore Sturgeon, etc. Good copy with spine faded/toned, faint red line through title on front cover, large blackmark to first page (ad), usual edgewear to the covers one check mark to the second contents page, paper tanned. mag29E. cover art by H.W. McCauley (illustrator).…

Single Issue magazines. Condition: Good. First Edition; First Printing. Chicago: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company. Good. 1948. First Edition; First Printing. Single Issue magazines. First edition. Pulp magazine. Pictorial wrappers [about 7" x 9.75"], 178 pages, illustrated. Includes "Forgotten Worlds" by Lawrence Chandler, "The Watching Eyes" by Robert Moore Williams, etc. Good only copy with tearing to the spine ends, creasing and tearing and light chipping to the cover, text paper toned. See Photos whbx 1E and Mag 16. cover art by Robert Gibson Jones (illustrator). …

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good. First Edition. Chicago: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company. 1947. First Edition. Softcover. Pulp magazine. Pictorial wrappers 6.75" x 9.75", 178 pages, illustrated. Includes "Tomorrow and Tomorrow" by Ray Bradbury. Good only copy tearing to the spine, creasing and edge wear and scattered chipping to the covers, pages toned. See Photos. mag 27. cover by Robert Gibson Jones (illustrator).…