Virtual America Sleepwalking Through Paradise Opie John 1934 by Opie, John, 1934- instant download after payment.

1 online resource (xviii, 260 pages) :, Virtual America traces the complex relationship between Americans, technology, and their environment as it has unfolded over the past several centuries. Throughout history Americans have constructed mental pictures of unique places, such as the American West, that have taken on more authority than the actual gritty landscapes. This disconnect from reality is magnified by the new world of virtual realities on the computer screen, where personal immersion in interactive simulations becomes the?default? environment, Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-242) and index, Print version record, Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of Illustrations; Introduction; 1. Welcome to VirtuaLand; 2. Antique America; 3. Human Kodaks in the Future Perfect; 4. Sleepwalking in America; 5. Finding Authenticity; Illustration Acknowledgments; Notes; Bibliography; Index