60 pages 2 hours read

Shoshana Zuboff

The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018

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Shoshana Zuboff's The Age of Surveillance Capitalism is widely praised for its comprehensive analysis of the pervasive influence of data-driven corporate practices on society. Critics laud its thorough research and insightful critique of tech giants, although some find the prose dense and the arguments occasionally repetitive, potentially challenging for lay readers.

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Who Should Read The Age of Surveillance Capitalism?

A reader interested in The Age of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana Zuboff is likely someone who enjoys critical examinations of technology's impact on society, privacy, and democracy. If you appreciated 1984 by George Orwell or The Shallows by Nicholas Carr, this book's in-depth analysis of data privacy and corporate influence will captivate you.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Technology
Business / Economics
Politics / Government
Period
War On Terrorism / Iraq War
Information Age
Themes
Life/Time: The Future
Values/Ideas: Science & Technology
Society: Politics & Government
Genre
Philosophy