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OverviewDigital technology has become a ubiquitous feature of modern life. Our increasingly fast-paced world seems more and more remote from the world narrated in Scripture. But despite its pervasiveness, there remains a dearth of theological reflection about computer technology and what it means to live as a faithful Christian in a digitally-saturated society.In this thoughtful and timely book, Derek Schuurman provides a brief theology of technology, rooted in the Reformed tradition and oriented around the grand themes of creation, fall, redemption and new creation. He combines a concise, accessible style with penetrating cultural and theological analysis. Building on the work of Jacques Ellul, Marshall McLuhan and Neil Postman, and drawing from a wide range of Reformed thinkers, Schuurman situates computer technology within the big picture of the biblical story. Technology is not neutral, but neither is there an exclusively ""Christian"" form of technological production and use. Instead, Schuurman guides us to see the digital world as part of God's good creation, fallen yet redeemable according to the law of God. Responsibly used, technology can become an integral part of God's shalom for the earth. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Derek C. SchuurmanPublisher: InterVarsity Press Imprint: Inter-Varsity Press,US Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.80cm Weight: 0.259kg ISBN: 9780830827138ISBN 10: 0830827137 Pages: 138 Publication Date: 02 May 2013 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsPreface 1. Introduction 2. Computer Technology and the Unfolding of Creation 3. Computer Technology and the Fall 4. Redemption and Responsible Computer Technology 5. Computer Technology and the Future 6. Concluding Thoughts Discussion Questions Bibliography Author and Subject IndexReviewsSchuurman's book is a rare jewel: rare because it is unusual to find genuinely helpful and insightful material on a Christian approach to computer science, a jewel because the author combines impeccable credentials as an engineer with wide reading in history, theology and philosophy to produce a readable and insightful treatment of the topic. I recommend it highly. --Al Wolters, Redeemer University College Author InformationDerek C. Schuurman (Ph.D., McMaster University) is associate professor of computer science and chair of the mathematics/physics/computer science department at Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ontario. Coauthor of PSpice Simulation of Power Electronics Circuits (with R. S. Ramshaw, 1997), Schuurman is also an active researcher and speaker in the areas of robotics and computer vision as well as faith and technology issues. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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