The Civilization of Illiteracy

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Summary: unique, extraordinary scholarship
Review: Dr. Nadin's cultural critique is a remarkably erudite and incisive tour-de-force. The author is at his best when examining contemporary culture through the lens of semiotics; his comments on Peirce are particularly insightful.

It's difficult to critique a book that is obviously the product of decades of intense study. While the terms 'masterpiece' and 'genius' are tossed around all too frequently nowadays, this is one instance where their use might well be justified. An extraordinary work from a unique mind. Bravo, Nadin!

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Summary: prophetic book
Review: if you want to read a book that will continue to interest readers even after our infantile infatuation with the digital will give way to serious contributions then this is the BOOK. You read it here first. I wish someone will teach a class based on it. I would take it.

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Summary: To understand our times
Review: The digital age is very complex. We use machines of all kind and we see how science changes our lives. Everything happens so fast. It is exciting and scary. What we do not know is why all this is taking place. And here comes this book, a heavy volume, totally dedicated to suggesting the reasons for the change we are experiencing. This author is familiar with technology as he is familiar with the many fields analyzed in the book. I am not surprized that Umberto Eco is enthusiastic about this book. At first I read it on the Internet but after that I decided that I have to have this book.