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Hyperculture: The Human Cost of Speed

by Stephen Bertman. 276 pgs.

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Contributors:

   Stephen Bertman

Publisher:

   Praeger Publishers

Place of Publication:

  Westport, CT  

Publication Year:

  1998
Subjects:   Technological Innovations--Social Aspects--United States, Speed--Social Aspects, United States--Civilization--1970-
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