Author | : Maxime Derian |
File Size | : 46,6 Mb |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Language | : English |
Release Date | : 22 November 2018 |
ISBN | : 9780081027578 |
Pages | : 348 pages |
Cognitive Prosthethics by Maxime Derian Book PDF Summary
Prosthetic Digital Devices in the Human Body provides a synthetic point-of-view on the different possibilities offered by these implantable tools. Implanting a digital device to provide healthcare isn’t just science-fiction anymore. Since the first pacemakers were surgically implanted in humans 60 years ago, there has been a significant increase in the different types of digital devices added to the body for eHealth purposes. This book comprehensively covers the latest technologies and their applications. Presents a complete review of the field of computerized human prosthetics Drawn from research conducted over 6 years and from 2 post doctoral surveys conducted at renowned institutions in France and Japan (Sorbonne University, CNRS, Tokyo Institute of technology) Provides an interdisciplinary approach, combining anthropology, sociology, psychology and philosophy