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Androids and intelligent networks in early modern literature and culture : artificial slaves / by Kevin LaGrandeur.

Author/creator LaGrandeur, Kevin
Format Electronic and Book
Publication InfoNew York : Routledge,
Descriptionxiv, 201 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Supplemental Content Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subject(s)
Series Routledge studies in Renaissance literature and culture ; 22
Contents Artificial slaves: intelligent tools/ rebellious agents -- Real human automata from the pre-empirical era -- Whole bodies: alchemy, cabala, and the embodiment of force -- Body parts: talking brass heads, dangerous knowledge, and Robert Greene's plays -- Prospero's ethereal prosthesis -- Doctor Faustus: losing control of the servant network -- Points of contact between artificial servants of yesterday and today.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [191]-201) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2012024563
ISBN9780415631211 (hardback : acid-free paper)
ISBN9780203096970 (ebook)

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