Technics and Civilization
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Technics and Civilization

by Lewis Mumford

1934•Historical•495 pages

Taste attributes: historicaldocumentaryslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearglossyemotive & stirringsocial commentaryall consuming quest

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Boxlist takeA fresh non-fiction book that is weighty, grounded and slow-burning. Best if you like surprises over comfort.

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'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.

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Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

HistoricalDocumentarySocial commentaryAll consuming quest

Subjects

CivilizationHistoryIndustrial artsInventionsSocial aspectsSocial aspects of TechnologyTechnologyTechnology and civilization

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Author
Lewis Mumford
Published
1934
Pages
495
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