Processed Lives by Melodie Calvert

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Processed Lives by Melodie Calvert

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Analyzes the interrelations of gender and technology. The contributors explore the complex territory between the lust for technology and the fear of technology and asks the question, who actually benefits from technology?

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Processed Lives by Melodie Calvert

Considers how the terms of gender are embodied in technologies, and conversely, how technologies shape our notions of gender. The contributors explore the complex territory between the lust for, and the fear of, technology, commenting on the ambivalence women experience in relation to machines. Discussing topics such as embryonic fertilization, the virtual female, networking women, the sexuality of computers, surveillance systems, UFOs, and the emancipation of Barbie, rocessed Lives offers a provocative, visually rich critical approach to th multifaceted relationships between masculinity, femininity and machines. Contributors: Barbie Liberation Organization, Ericka Beckman, Lisa Cartwright, Gregg Bordowitz, Sara Diamond, Judith Halberstam, Evelynn Hammonds, Kathy High, David Horn, Ira Livingston, Bonita Makuch, Margaret Morse, Soheir Morsy, Liss Platt, B Ruby Rich, Connie Samaras, Joya Saunders, Julia Scher, Andrea Slane, Mary Ellen Strom, Christime Tamblyn, Nina Wakeford.

'It all adds up to a provocative and stimulating book' - I-D Magazine

'Those tempted to think of their machines as neutral bystanders in the gender wars will find plenty to change their minds.' - Wired

Melodie Calvert, Jennifer Terry
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ISBN 13 9780415149327
ISBN 10 0415149320
Title Processed Lives
Author Melodie Calvert
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1997-03-20
Number of pages 264
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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