{"product_id":"2026200014800-secondhand-the-world-of-the-computer","title":"The World Of The Computer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the dawn of the digital age, when the computer was still regarded with a mixture of awe and deep suspicion, The World of the Computer arrived as an essential and authoritative guide to a technology poised to reshape every facet of human civilization. Edited by John Diebold — one of the twentieth century's most prescient management consultants and the man who coined the term automation — this landmark anthology assembles the era's foremost thinkers, scientists, and philosophers to present a sweeping panorama of computing: its mechanics, its potential, and its profound implications for business, society, and the human condition.\n\nDiebold curates voices from across disciplines, illustrating that the computer is not merely a machine but a transformative force demanding serious intellectual engagement. The collection argues with remarkable foresight that questions of artificial intelligence, information systems, and human-machine interaction are not peripheral concerns but central challenges of modern life. A vital historical document as much as a thought-provoking read, The World of the Computer leaves the reader wondering just how much of its mid-century vision has come to pass — and how much still lies ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49203179127003,"sku":"2026200014800-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/b7b4a29d-06f1-467b-a218-94c7d607f580.png?v=1788144919","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200014800-secondhand-the-world-of-the-computer","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}