Computer code was supposed to make the world a better place. When Andrew Smith began to suspect the opposite was happening, he asked himself why. Was it the coders? Or was there something about code itself, about the very way we compute, that could be intensifying rather than relieving our problems? To find out he realized he would need to dive headfirst into the machine by becoming a coder himself - in middle age, with no prior experience.Devil in the Stack describes what quickly became the strangest and most astonishing assignment of the Moondust author's already colourful career, propelling him to the very heart of what it means to be human; to the cutting edge of philosophy, psychology, music, history and neuroscience, and ultimately the weird noir Neverland of Silicon Valley. By turns revelatory, funny, inspiring and unsettling, this is an essential book for our time, indispensable to anyone hoping to understand the moment we're in.

Seller Inventory # 0108508

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: Devil in the Stack: A Coding Odyssey
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Publication Date: 2025
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1804710997
ISBN 13: 9781804710999
Binding: Paperback
Condition: New

Store Description

Oxfordshire UK booksellers of many years standing.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Bill & Ben Books ltd
Manor Cottage, Great Coxwell, Faringdon, SN7 7NB, United Kingdom

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

All books are shipped in New or Used condition as described in the listing. We post promptly, orders usually ship within 1-2 business days. Domestic Shipments are sent by Royal Mail, and International by Airmail. Please contact us directly if you wish to return an order.

Shipping Terms

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Order quantity	14 to 45 business days	5 to 10 business days
First item	US$ 13.62	US$ 25.43

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.