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Published by HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, London, 2011
ISBN 10: 0007225733ISBN 13: 9780007225736
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Illustrated (illustrator). Winner of the Royal Society Winton Prize for Science Books 2012. James Gleick, the author of the bestsellers Chaos and Genius, brings us his crowning work: a revelatory chronicle that shows how information has become the modern eras defining quality the blood, the fuel, the vital principle of our world. We live in the information age. But every era of history has had its own information revolution: the invention of writing, the composition of dictionaries, the creation of the charts that made navigation possible, the discovery of the electronic signal, the cracking of the genetic code. In The Information James Gleick tells the story of how human beings use, transmit and keep what they know. From African talking drums to Wikipedia, from Morse code to the bit, it is a fascinating account of the modern ages defining idea and a brilliant exploration of how information has revolutionised our lives. 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.
Published by HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, London, 2011
ISBN 10: 0007225733ISBN 13: 9780007225736
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Book
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated (illustrator). Winner of the Royal Society Winton Prize for Science Books 2012. James Gleick, the author of the bestsellers Chaos and Genius, brings us his crowning work: a revelatory chronicle that shows how information has become the modern eras defining quality the blood, the fuel, the vital principle of our world. We live in the information age. But every era of history has had its own information revolution: the invention of writing, the composition of dictionaries, the creation of the charts that made navigation possible, the discovery of the electronic signal, the cracking of the genetic code. In The Information James Gleick tells the story of how human beings use, transmit and keep what they know. From African talking drums to Wikipedia, from Morse code to the bit, it is a fascinating account of the modern ages defining idea and a brilliant exploration of how information has revolutionised our lives. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited, 2011
ISBN 10: 0007225733ISBN 13: 9780007225736
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Book
Condition: Good. Illustrated (illustrator). 0th Edition. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited, 2011
ISBN 10: 0007225733ISBN 13: 9780007225736
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
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Condition: Very Good. Illustrated (illustrator). 0th Edition. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Published by Fourth Estate, 2011
ISBN 10: 0007225733ISBN 13: 9780007225736
Seller: Greener Books, London, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. Illustrated (illustrator). **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.
Published by Fourth Estate, 2011
ISBN 10: 0007225733ISBN 13: 9780007225736
Seller: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. Illustrated (illustrator). ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
Published by London : Fourth Estate, 2011
ISBN 10: 0007225733ISBN 13: 9780007225736
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Illustrated (illustrator). 1st edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical Description: 526 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Contents: Drums that talk; Persistence of the word; Two wordbooks; To throw the powers of thought into wheel-work; A nervous system for the Earth; New wires, new logic; Information theory; The informational turn; Entropy and its demons; Life's own code; Into the meme pool; The sense of randomness; Information is physical; After the flood; New news every day. Subjects: Communication; History; Information; Information science; Information science History. 1 Kg.
Published by London : Fourth Estate, 2011
ISBN 10: 0007225733ISBN 13: 9780007225736
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
Book First Edition
Illustrated (illustrator). 1st edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical Description: 526 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Contents: Drums that talk; Persistence of the word; Two wordbooks; To throw the powers of thought into wheel-work; A nervous system for the Earth; New wires, new logic; Information theory; The informational turn; Entropy and its demons; Life's own code; Into the meme pool; The sense of randomness; Information is physical; After the flood; New news every day. Subjects: Communication; History; Information; Information science; Information science History. 1 Kg.
Published by Fourth Estate, London, 2011
ISBN 10: 0007225733ISBN 13: 9780007225736
Seller: Caffrey Books, Oundle, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Illustrated (illustrator). Unread condition.
Published by Fourth Estate (GB), 2011
ISBN 10: 0007225733ISBN 13: 9780007225736
Seller: The Book Spot, Sioux Falls, SD, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: New. Illustrated (illustrator).