{"title":"Patrick Bresnihan","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of Patrick Bresnihan, an insightful author whose contributions span the realms of Computing \u0026amp; Technology. Known for his depth of understanding and ability to articulate complex ideas with clarity, Bresnihan offers a unique perspective on the evolving interactions between technology and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in our collection is \u003cem\u003eFrom the Bog to the Cloud\u003c\/em\u003e, which delves into the transformative impact of modern technology on traditional systems and environments. Bresnihan explores how digital advancements have reshaped landscapes and societal norms, bridging the gap from rural to digital with an accessible yet thought-provoking narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an enthusiast of technological evolution or simply curious about the digital age's influence on various sectors, Patrick Bresnihan's works offer valuable insights that are both educational and engaging. Dive in and discover the nuances of our connected world through Bresnihan's skilled lens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"from-the-bog-to-the-cloud-by-patrick-brodie-9781529241952","title":"From the Bog to the Cloud","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe green, digital transition is underway. But what does this transition look like when dictated by the energy and resource demands of monopoly tech? How has this situation come to be? And where is it being resisted?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis provocative book uncovers the hidden intersections of land, resource extraction and climate policy in the transition to \"greener\" and \"smarter\" economies. Challenging eco-modern and techno-solutionist approaches, \u003cem\u003eFrom the Bog to the Cloud\u003c\/em\u003e links narratives of sustainability with colonial histories and uneven development, arguing that tech-driven transitions replicate exploitative patterns of imperial capitalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing Ireland as a focal point, the authors show how the history and depth of the country's postcolonial dependency on multinational investment, especially US technology companies, comes into friction with disparate land-based struggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThinking with these movements, the book offers a critique of dependent models of development and proposes an anti-imperialist approach to environmental politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031787749612,"sku":"9781529241952","price":71.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12841243482732.jpg?v=1764147926"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/patrick-bresnihan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}