Ellul, Jacques
The Technological System
- ISBN 13:
- 9781532615252
- author:
- Ellul, Jacques
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wipf & Stock Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 380
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Technology & Engineering, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Technological System by Jacques Ellul explores the far-reaching effects of technology on modern society. Building on his earlier work, The Technological Society, Ellul now examines technological phenomena through the lens of system theory, revealing new insights into the nature of our world. In this thought-provoking analysis, Ellul considers the impact of technology on all aspects of life, from scientific and technological perspectives to its effects on human relationships and values. As a result, readers are encouraged to form their own opinions about the role of technique in shaping our lives and the future of our world. By applying system theory to his examination of technology, Ellul provides a nuanced understanding of the complex systems that underpin modern society, inviting readers to engage critically with the implications of technological progress.
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