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The De Gruyter Handbook of Robots in Society and Culture
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The De Gruyter Handbook of Robots in Society and Culture

by Leopoldina Fortunati, Autumn Edwards
September 2024
Intermediate to advanced
501 pages
20h 7m
English
De Gruyter
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Introduction

Leopoldina Fortunati
Autumn Edwards

The Handbook of Robots in Society and Culture arrives at a transformative moment in the history of social robotics. As these technologies move from the laboratories and imaginations of their creators into the commotion of daily life, a multifaceted understanding of their societal and cultural ramifications is not just beneficial but also necessary. Too often, the impact of robots has been examined through a purely technical lens without considering the rich contexts of society and culture. This multidisciplinary collection captures a broad spectrum of academic discourse, revealing how scholars from diverse fields converge to address some of the most profound questions of our time. Perhaps ...

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ISBN: 9783110792331