Dawn Nafus
Quantified: Biosensing Technologies in Everyday Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262528757
- author:
- Dawn Nafus
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 280
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.3 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Engineering & Technology, Electronics & Communications Engineering, Dawn Nafus,Quantified: Biosensing Technologies in Everyday Life,MIT Press,0262528754,Computing: Professional & Programming,Life Sciences - Human Anatomy & Physiolog
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Quantified Biosensing Technologies in Everyday Life by Dawn Nafus explores how technology is changing the way we gather information about our bodies and environments. With the rise of wearable sensors, individuals can now track their heart rates, glucose levels, and other health metrics with ease. This book examines the social, cultural, and economic implications of this phenomenon, considering issues such as data interpretation, personhood, and the role of technology in medical practice. Contributors from various fields offer diverse perspectives on the benefits and drawbacks of self-quantification, data privacy, and the impact of biosensing technologies on our daily lives. Through a range of viewpoints, Quantified Biosensing Technologies in Everyday Life sheds light on the complex relationships between technology, medicine, and human experience.
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