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Reem Hilu, "The Intimate Life of Computers" (U Minnesota Press, 2024)

New Books in Communications

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Computing and Domesticity: A Historical Perspective

This chapter explores the intersections of gender, technology, and media through the lens of historical computing in domestic spaces during the 1980s. The guest shares insights from their research journey, uncovering the cultural implications of early personal computers on family dynamics and the role of women within this evolving landscape. Highlights include the discovery of significant texts and the concept of 'companionate computing,' illustrating how initial anxieties surrounding technology shaped modern relational interactions.

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