Microserfs
Historical Context and Significance
Douglas Coupland's «Microserfs», published in 1995, is an important work that reflects the culture and lives of programmers in Silicon Valley during the 1990s. The book depicts the daily lives of Microsoft employees, their aspirations, dreams, and personal relationships, making it a significant cultural document of the era. It also explores the impact of technology on society and personal life, anticipating many aspects of modern digital culture. «Microserfs» became a cult book for a generation of programmers and those interested in the development of the tech industry.
Date of publication: 9 July 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Contemporary Fiction
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