Barcode
$22.43
- Paperback
152 pages
- Release Date
27 December 2023
Summary
Decoding the Ordinary: A History of the Barcode
Barcodes: ubiquitous, mundane, and easily overlooked. Billions are scanned daily, silently shaping our shopping experiences, travel, and the global economy. Their very ordinariness is a testament to their profound success.
But behind this commonplace object lies a fascinating history. Barcodes bridged the gap between the physical and digital realms, paving the way for the Internet of Things. This is the story of the barcode’s c…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781501399916 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1501399918 |
| Series: | Object Lessons |
| Author: | Jordan Frith |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Imprint: | Bloomsbury Academic USA |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 152 |
| Release Date: | 27 December 2023 |
| Weight: | 142g |
| Dimensions: | 164mm x 120mm x 16mm |
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Jordan Frith’s engaging storytelling and analysis makes Barcode a page-turner. He transforms the technical into the human, bringing lively cultural, political, and social analysis to something most of us overlook every day. But beware: After reading this book, you’ll want to talk about barcodes all the time. * Torie Bosch, Editor, First Opinion, STAT *
About The Author
Jordan Frith
Jordan Frith is Pearce Professor of Professional Communication, Clemson University, USA. He is the author of five books, including A Billion Little Pieces: RFID and Infrastructures of Identification (2019) and Smartphones as Locative Media (2015).
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