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Book Synopsis: Technics and Civilization first presented its compelling history of the machine and critical study of its effects on civilization in 1934—before television, the personal computer, and the Internet even appeared on our periphery. Drawing upon art, science, philosophy, and the history of culture, Lewis Mumford explained the origin of the machine age and traced its social results, asserting that the development of modern technology had its roots in the Middle Ages rather than the Industrial Revolution. Mumford sagely argued that it was the moral, economic, and political choices we made, not the machines that we used, that determined our then industrially driven economy. Equal parts powerful history and polemic criticism, Technics and Civilization was the first comprehensive attempt in English to portray the development of the machine age over the last thousand years—and to predict the pull the technological still holds over us today.
“The questions posed in the first paragraph of Technics and Civilization still deserve our attention, nearly three quarters of a century after they were written.”—Journal of Technology and Culture
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Discover the timeless classic that revolutionized our understanding of technology and its impact on society. Technics and Civilization, written by the renowned historian Lewis Mumford in 1934, continues to resonate with readers today, offering a compelling history of the machine and a critical analysis of its effects on civilization. From the Middle Ages to the modern era, Mumford explores the interplay between technology, morality, economics, and politics, proving that it's our choices, not the machines themselves, that shape our world.
With an unparalleled blend of art, science, philosophy, and cultural history, Technics and Civilization uncovers the deep roots of modern technology. This groundbreaking book reveals how our present-day machine age emerged not only from the Industrial Revolution but also from centuries of human ingenuity and progress. By understanding the historical forces that shaped our technological era, we gain valuable insights into our own society and its future.
Technics and Civilization goes beyond a mere historical account; it boldly examines the enduring social consequences of our increasingly technologically-driven world. Mumford's powerful arguments challenge us to reassess our relationship with technology and consider the moral, economic, and political implications of our choices. As we navigate the digital age, this timely masterpiece serves as a thought-provoking guide, reminding us that the questions it posed nearly three quarters of a century ago still demand our attention today.
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