evocative-objects

This chapter serves as the front matter and introductory material for the twentieth anniversary edition of Sherry Turkle's 'The Second Self: Computers and the Human Spirit.' It outlines the book's focus on how computers are integrated into human psychological and social life, not merely as tools but as evocative objects that influence self-awareness, identity, and cultural meaning. The chapter also includes acknowledgments, publication details, and a table of contents that frames the book's exploration of computer culture from childhood to adulthood, highlighting the evolving relationship between humans and machines over two decades.