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Where can we expect a respite from and be immune to the surfeit of technology?: in-depth study of William Gibson's neuromancer
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Abstract The present paper intends to explore Gibson's Neuromancer (1984) with a critical eye on the changes and influences technology has effected in contemporary societies, to elucidate how and in which ways these impacts have brought about changes in both individuals’ roles and attitudes, and to investiga... view more
The present paper intends to explore Gibson's Neuromancer (1984) with a critical eye on the changes and influences technology has effected in contemporary societies, to elucidate how and in which ways these impacts have brought about changes in both individuals’ roles and attitudes, and to investigate the different realms influenced by technology. Hence, in the introduction section, some terms associated with Neuromncer will be first defined and expounded, and then in the discussion, the focus of the current research will be on the above-mentioned work in order to shed light on the main concerns of the book. At the end, a conclusion based upon the points discussed in the preceding sections will be drawn in order to help readers of Gibson's appreciate the significance of his work in portraying the ramifications of advanced technology in years to come.... view less
Keywords
literature; science fiction; virtual reality; technology; new technology; influence; society; effects of technology
Classification
Cultural Sociology, Sociology of Art, Sociology of Literature
Sociology of Science, Sociology of Technology, Research on Science and Technology
Technology Assessment
Free Keywords
Cyberpunk; Cyberspace; Gibson, W.
Document language
English
Publication Year
2015
Page/Pages
p. 23-27
Journal
International Letters of Social and Humanistic Sciences (2015) 52
ISSN
2300-2697
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed