...los resultados a los que llega Robinett, a través del 'close reading', son convincentes y esclarecedores...el libro de Robinett significa un avance considerable en un campo apenas explorado. (Katharina Niemeyer, Notas) To the best of my knowledge, 'This Rough Magic' is the first systematic study of the theme of technology in Latin American literature. Robinett proves convincingly that the relation between technology and society is a recurrent motif, and often central focus, of much of contemporary Latin American narrative...'This Rough Magic' is indispensable reading for students and teachers of contemporary Latin American literature and culture. (Jerry Hoeg, Research in Philosophy and Technology) ukryj opis