Ellul, Jacques

The Technological Society (A Vintage Book: V-390)

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ISBN 13:
9780394703909
author:
Ellul, Jacques
format:
Mass Market Paperback
publisher:
Random House USA Inc
language:
English
Publication Year:
1973
Pages:
512
Dimensions:
10.4 x 3.2 x 17.5 centimetres (0
Genre:
Impact of computing & IT on society
Condition:
New
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Jacques Ellul's The Technological Society is a seminal work that explores the profound impact of technology on modern society. First published in 1967, this book offers a thought-provoking analysis of how technology, initially designed to serve humanity, has evolved into a force that threatens to undermine our very existence.

Ellul's penetrating examination reveals how technology has become increasingly autonomous, subverting traditional values and producing a monolithic world culture that erases diversity and individuality. This book is a crucial read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of our technological age and the need for a more nuanced approach to its development.

a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and society, The Technological Society remains as relevant today as it was when first published, offering a powerful warning about the dangers of unchecked technological progress.

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