Spotlight: Reem Hilu.
Published In: JCMS: Journal of Cinema & Media Studies, 2025, v. 65, n. 2. P. 7 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Llamas-Rodriguez, Juan 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on Reem Hilu's book, *The Intimate Life of Computers: Digitizing Domesticity in the 1980s*, which explores the intersection of computing technology and familial relationships in the United States during the 1980s. Hilu introduces the concept of "companionate computing," emphasizing how the evolving ideals of family life influenced the development and use of computers as relational media, rather than merely personal computing devices. She argues for a feminist history of computing that highlights the roles of gender, sexuality, and domestic culture in shaping technology, while also examining the historical connections between games, therapy, and interpersonal communication. Hilu's work aims to broaden the understanding of how media technologies impact relationships and community dynamics. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:JCMS: Journal of Cinema & Media Studies. 2025/12, Vol. 65, Issue 2, p7
- Document Type:Interview
- Subject Area:Communication and Mass Media
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:2578-4900
- Accession Number:191434105
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