A deadly wandering : a tale of tragedy and redemption in the age of attention / Matt Richtel.
| Author/creator | Richtel, Matt author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York, NY : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2014] |
| Copyright Date | ©2014 |
| Description | 403 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Collision -- Reckoning -- Redemption. |
| Abstract | "From Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Matt Richtel, a narrative-driven exploration of technology's vast influence on the human mind and society, dramatically-told through the lens of a tragic "texting-while-driving" car crash that claimed the lives of two rocket scientists in 2006. Richtel examines the impact of technology on our lives through the story of Utah college student Reggie Shaw, who killed two scientists while texting and driving. Richtel follows Reggie through the tragedy, the police investigation, his prosecution, and ultimately, his redemption. In the wake of his experience, Reggie has become a leading advocate against "distracted driving." Richtel interweaves Reggie's story with cutting-edge scientific findings regarding human attention and the impact of technology on our brains, proposing solid, practical, and actionable solutions to help manage this crisis individually and as a society."-- from publisher's web site. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| ISBN | 9780062284068 |
| ISBN | 0062284061 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 384.5 R4181D | ✔ Available | Place Hold |