Human Futures – Art in an Age of Uncertainty

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Artistic artefacts, original quotations and creative writing that considers the social impact of technology for humanity.

Editor Andy Miah
Publisher Gutenberg Press
ISBN 978-1-84631-181-9
Reference P1159
Date 2008
Type Publication

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