ebook img

Fun and Software: Exploring Pleasure, Paradox and Pain in Computing PDF

298 Pages·2014·6.87 MB·English
Save to my drive
Quick download
Download

Download Fun and Software: Exploring Pleasure, Paradox and Pain in Computing PDF Free - Full Version

by Olga Goriunova (editor)| 2014| 298 pages| 6.87| English

About Fun and Software: Exploring Pleasure, Paradox and Pain in Computing

Fun and Software offers the untold story of fun as constitutive of the culture and aesthetics of computing. Fun in computing is a mode of thinking, making and experiencing. It invokes and convolutes the question of rationalism and logical reason, addresses the sensibilities and experience of computation and attests to its creative drives. By exploring topics as diverse as the pleasure and pain of the programmer, geek wit, affects of play and coding as a bodily pursuit of the unique in recursive structures, Fun and Software helps construct a different point of entry to the understanding of software as culture. Fun is a form of production that touches on the foundations of formal logic and precise notation as well as rhetoric, exhibiting connections between computing and paradox, politics and aesthetics. From the formation of the discipline of programming as an outgrowth of pure mathematics to its manifestation in contemporary and contradictory forms such as gaming, data analysis and art, fun is a powerful force that continues to shape our life with software as it becomes the key mechanism of contemporary society.Including chapters from leading scholars, programmers and artists, Fun and Software makes a major contribution to the field of software studies and opens the topic of software to some of the most pressing concerns in contemporary theory.

Detailed Information

Author:Olga Goriunova (editor)
Publication Year:2014
ISBN:9781623568870
Pages:298
Language:English
File Size:6.87
Format:PDF
Price:FREE
Download Free PDF

Safe & Secure Download - No registration required

Why Choose PDFdrive for Your Free Fun and Software: Exploring Pleasure, Paradox and Pain in Computing Download?

  • 100% Free: No hidden fees or subscriptions required for one book every day.
  • No Registration: Immediate access is available without creating accounts for one book every day.
  • Safe and Secure: Clean downloads without malware or viruses
  • Multiple Formats: PDF, MOBI, Mpub,... optimized for all devices
  • Educational Resource: Supporting knowledge sharing and learning

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it really free to download Fun and Software: Exploring Pleasure, Paradox and Pain in Computing PDF?

Yes, on https://PDFdrive.to you can download Fun and Software: Exploring Pleasure, Paradox and Pain in Computing by Olga Goriunova (editor) completely free. We don't require any payment, subscription, or registration to access this PDF file. For 3 books every day.

How can I read Fun and Software: Exploring Pleasure, Paradox and Pain in Computing on my mobile device?

After downloading Fun and Software: Exploring Pleasure, Paradox and Pain in Computing PDF, you can open it with any PDF reader app on your phone or tablet. We recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Books, or Google Play Books for the best reading experience.

Is this the full version of Fun and Software: Exploring Pleasure, Paradox and Pain in Computing?

Yes, this is the complete PDF version of Fun and Software: Exploring Pleasure, Paradox and Pain in Computing by Olga Goriunova (editor). You will be able to read the entire content as in the printed version without missing any pages.

Is it legal to download Fun and Software: Exploring Pleasure, Paradox and Pain in Computing PDF for free?

https://PDFdrive.to provides links to free educational resources available online. We do not store any files on our servers. Please be aware of copyright laws in your country before downloading.

The materials shared are intended for research, educational, and personal use in accordance with fair use principles.