Counting on Computers: New Information Technologies and Curricular Change in East Germany, 1960s to 1990

by Carmen Flury

Overview

Counting on Computers: New Information Technologies and Curricular Change in East Germany, 1960s to 1990 is a compelling exploration of socialist ambitions for a computerised future and how computer technology was imagined to reshape education and socialist society in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). It delves into the positive visions of a computerised future embraced by the country's one-party leadership, and examines how these visions influenced educational policy and curricula as computers were introduced into workplaces and schools.

The book provides readers with a comprehensive perspective on the historical development of computer education in the GDR, highlighting the crucial links between the integration of computers in different sectors of the educational system, as well as in society and the socialist economy at large. By uncovering this lesser-known aspect of East German history, the book sheds light on the intricate and multifaceted relationship between technology, ideology, and education.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783111447636
Publisher:	De Gruyter
Publication date:	11/18/2024
Series:	Studies in the History of Education and Culture / Studien zur Bildungs- und Kulturgeschichte , #7
Pages:	299
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.06(h) x 0.03(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Carmen Flury, Carl von Ossietzky UniversityOldenburg, Germany.