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Tubes: A Journey to the Center of the Internet

by Andrew Blum
Tubes: A Journey to the Center of the Internet
Tubes: A Journey to the Center of the Internet

Internet's underbelly: a fascinating, unseen infrastructure.

If you've ever been curious about the physicality of the otherwise intangible Internet, "Tubes" offers a rare and enlightening expedition. Andrew Blum takes you through a reality that's hidden in plain sight, transforming the way you think about every click, swipe, and email. Perfect for the tech-savvy and the tech-curious alike, who want to understand the inner workings of the digital age's backbone.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Tubes: A Journey to the Center of the Internet

by Andrew Blum
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ISBN: 9780061994951
Authors: Andrew Blum
Publisher: Ecco
Date of Publication: 2013-05-28
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science, History, Travel, Business
Related Topics: Popular Science, Travelogue, Technology, Computers
Goodreads rating: 3.51
(rated by 3829 readers)

Description

Design Observer Best Book of the Year. Tubes looks behind the scenes of our digital lives at the physical heart of the Internet itself. This is a book about real places on the map: their sounds and smells, their storied pasts, their physical details, and the people who live there. Sharing tales of his on-the-ground reporting, along with lucid explanations about how the Internet works, Blum's eye-opening travelogue offers a unique perspective on the role of technology in our lives.
 

Internet's underbelly: a fascinating, unseen infrastructure.

If you've ever been curious about the physicality of the otherwise intangible Internet, "Tubes" offers a rare and enlightening expedition. Andrew Blum takes you through a reality that's hidden in plain sight, transforming the way you think about every click, swipe, and email. Perfect for the tech-savvy and the tech-curious alike, who want to understand the inner workings of the digital age's backbone.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.