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Philip N. Howard

    December 9, 1970

    Philip N. Howard is a professor and author whose work critically examines the profound impact of technology on political life. His insightful analyses delve into how the digital age is shaping both democracy and authoritarianism, exploring the new challenges and opportunities that emerge for political systems globally. Howard offers readers a crucial lens through which to understand the intricate relationship between technological advancement and the future of politics, providing a framework for navigating contemporary societal shifts.

    The State of the Language
    Weasel words
    We Thundered Out
    Pax Technica
    The Digital Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy
    The Square: Sweet
    • The Square: Sweet

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Phil Howard's dedication to perfection informs every page of this monumental work of gastronomic creativity and technical expertise.

      The Square: Sweet
      4.6
    • Around the developing world, political leaders face a dilemma : the very information & communication technologies that boost economic fortunes also undermine power structures. This book looks at the role that communications technologies play in advancing democratic transitions in Muslim countries.

      The Digital Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy
      3.3
    • Pax Technica

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      A technology expert describes a possible future, and its repercussions in the area of privacy, social control and political manipulation, of a world where more and more things, like eyeglasses, thermostats and home security systems are reliant on the Internet.

      Pax Technica
      3.2
    • We Thundered Out

      200 Years of The Times, 1785-1985

      • 175 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      We Thundered Out
    • Weasel words

      • 175 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Discussions of forty words that have changed in meaning over the past few decades testify to the continuing resilience of the English language while castigating misuses and abuses

      Weasel words