Counting on Computers
New Information Technologies and Curricular Change in East Germany, 1960s to 1990
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Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF)Language
EnglishAbstract
Counting on Computers is a compelling exploration of socialist ambitions for a computerised future in the German Democratic Republic. It examines the authoritarian leadership's positive vision of socialist computerisation and its translation into educational policy and curricular change. By uncovering this lesser-known aspect of East German history, the book sheds light on the complex relationship between technology, ideology and education.
Keywords
GDR history of education; educational technology; computer educationDOI
10.1515/9783111448640ISBN
9783111448640, 9783111448640, 9783111447636, 9783111448909Publisher
De GruyterPublisher website
https://www.degruyter.com/Publication date and place
Berlin/Boston, 2024Imprint
De Gruyter OldenbourgSeries
Studies in the History of Education and Culture / Studien zur Bildungs- und Kulturgeschichte, 7Classification
East Germany, DDR
Later 20th century c 1950 to c 1999
History of education
Social and cultural history
History of Computing, digital and information technologies