Titles in Red are in the Eberly Library at Waynesburg
College at the call number given.
Computing
Technology
& Engineering
Bolter, D. J. Turing's man: Western culture in a computer age. Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina, 1984. 303.483 B694t
Gelernter, David. Machine Beauty: Elegance and the Heart of Technology. Basic, 1999. Although not overtly Christian, the effort of this author--to integrate aesthetic values such an beauty with computer design projects--is one with which a Biblical worldview would agree. Very nicely done
Hillis, Daniel. The pattern on the stone: the simple ideas that make computers work. New York: Basic books, 1998.
Houston, Graham. Virtual Morality: Christian Ethics in the Computer Age. (Apollos) Attemts to help readers wrestle with how the issues raised by computer technology in a postmodern world impact our views of truth and morality. 241.6 H843v.
Lanham, Richard. The electronic work: democracy, technology, and the arts. Chicago: Univ. of Chicago Press, 1993.
Norman, Donald A. The invisible computer: why good products can fail, the personal computer is so comples, and information appliances are the solution. Cambridge, Mass: MIT Press, 1998. 004.16 N842i
Norman has been a key person in some of the most significant places in computer design, and has written a clear book about innovations that are needed, even in the way computer schools teach, making the case for a “human centered” approach. Like the designs he calls for, this book is simple, clear, useful and fun. Christians wanting to make a difference will want to follow some of his suggestions and promote helpful innovations in design and usage.Postman, Neil Technopoly:The Surrender of Culture to Technology. Vintage, 1993. Truly a wise book, this Jewish scholar has given us a vision of resisting turning everything into technique, reducing culture to a technocracy. One very good chapter on computers, although the whole book is worth pondering. 303.483 P858t [sound recording]
Schultze, Quentin J. Habits of the high-tech heart: living virtuously in the information age Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2002. 261.65 S387h
Slouka, Mark. The War of the Worlds: Cyberspace and the High-tech Assault on Reality. Basic Books, 1996. Like the above title. This author has given us a polemic that is incredible to read, a powerful argument against the idolatry of and dangers of the field. Not to be missed nor ignored. 006 S634w.
Stoll, Clifford. Silicon Snake Oil: Second Thoughts on the Information Highway. Anchor, 1999. Anyone involved in the field should consider Stoll’s warnings. Not overtly Christian, God may be using this voice to warn against hubris and technological pride.
Veith, Gene & Chris Stamper. Christians in a dot.com World: getting connected withoug being consumed. Wheaton, Ill. Crossway, 2000. 261.5 V431c.
Barbour, I. G. Ethics in an age of technology. The Gifford Lectures, 2. San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco.
Barrett, W. Death of the soul: From Descartes to the computer. Garden City: Doubleday, 1986. 128.1 B274d
Conway, Ruth. Choices at the heart of technology. Harrisburg, PA: Trinity Press International, 1999. 261.56 C767c
Edgar, S. Morality and machines: Perspectives on computer ethics. Boston: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 1996.
Ellul, J. The technological bluff. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1990.
Ermann, M., Williams, M. & Shaul, N. Computers, ethics and society. New York: Oxford, 1997.
Groothius, D. The soul in cyberspace. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1997.
Monsma, S. Responsible technology. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1986. Offers an interdisciplinary, overtly Christian approach to technology and engineering.
Postman, Neil. Technopoly:The Surrender of Culture to Technology. Vintage, 1993. Truly a wise book, this Jewish scholar has given us a vision of resisting turning everything into technique, reducing culture to a technocracy. One very good chapter on computers, although the whole book is worth pondering. 303.483 P858t [sound recording]
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