The Robot The Life Story of a Technology |
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| Author:
| Nocks, Lisa |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8018-9071-0 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2008 |
| Publisher: | Johns Hopkins University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $26.00 |
Book Description:
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Human-like (or hominoid) machines fascinate us, and they have become increasingly important in post - World War II industry and space exploration. Where did the idea for such devices come from? What varied uses do they serve in our world, and where do they seem to be headed? Lisa Nocks capitalizes on the salience of these issues, tracing the ......
Human-like (or hominoid) machines fascinate us, and they have become increasingly important in post - World War II industry and space exploration. Where did the idea for such devices come from? What varied uses do they serve in our world, and where do they seem to be headed? Lisa Nocks capitalizes on the salience of these issues, tracing the ......