's evolution They show how and why computing evolved to become ubiquitous in everyday life. Along the way they emphasize the role of innovation and experimentation driven by individuals and institutions working at the frontiers of computing from large corporations and government labs to garages and basements and DIY communities. The authors also explore the social economic political and cultural contexts within which these transformations took place arguing that the development of modern computing is always entangled with fundamental shifts in society itself. This focus on both technological and societal change makes A New History of Modern Computing a different kind of computing history one that does not treat technological advance as an end in itself but as part of a larger story about what it means to be human in a world of machines. The International Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (IAORE) is pleased to announce its 2018 conference, "Exploring the Frontiers of Outdoor Recreation and Education to be held in Boulder, Colorado, USA, from June 17-20, 2018. The IAORE conference provides a platform for outdoor recreation and education professionals, researchers, and practitioners to share their knowledge, experiences, and best practices in the field.

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