Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age

by Turkle, Sherry

• ISBN13: 9780143109792
• ISBN10: 0143109790
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781101617397
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781594205552
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2025-01-01
• Publisher: Penguin Books
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About This Book

Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age

ISBN: 9780143109792

Reclaiming Conversation is a thought-provoking book by renowned media scholar Sherry Turkle, first published on October 4, 2016, by Penguin Publishing Group. This book delves into the impact of digital technology on our relationships, creativity, and productivity. It's a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the effects of technology on human interaction.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in the fields of media studies, psychology, sociology, and technology. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and human relationships, including professionals looking to understand the implications of digital communication on society.

History and Editions

The book has been widely acclaimed for its insightful analysis of how our reliance on digital communication is eroding face-to-face interactions. The author, Sherry Turkle, has spent over 30 years studying the psychology of people's relationships with technology. This edition includes detailed discussions on the importance of reclaiming conversation in a digital age, highlighting the need for more personal and meaningful interactions.

Author and Other Works

Sherry Turkle is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Abby Rockefeller Mauzé Professor of the Social Studies of Science and Technology at MIT. She is also the founder and director of the MIT Initiative on Technology and Self. Turkle has authored five books and three edited collections, including *The Second Self*, *Life on the Screen*, and *Alone Together*. Her work provides a comprehensive understanding of our relationship with digital culture.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780143109792
• Audiobook: ISBN-13: 9781101617397
• E-book: Not explicitly listed but available through various digital platforms.

Publication Details

• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Publication Date: October 4, 2016
• Number of Pages: 448 pages
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781101617397
• Audiobook Download: Available for purchase through Penguin Random House.

Related ISBNs:

• 9781101617397 (Hardcover)
• 9780147526205 (Paperback)
• 9780143109792 (Paperback)

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Author Biography

SHERRY TURKLE has spent the last 30 years studying the psychology of people’s relationships with technology. She is the Abby Rockefeller Mauzé Professor of the Social Studies of Science and Technology at MIT. A licensed clinical psychologist, she is the founder and director of the MIT Initiative on Technology and Self. Turkle is the author five books and three edited collections, including a trilogy of three landmark studies on our relationship with digital culture: The Second Self, Life on the Screen and most recently, Alone Together. A recipient of a Guggenheim and Rockefeller Humanities Fellowship, she is a featured media commentator. She is a recipient of a Harvard Centennial Medal and a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.