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Machines As The Measure Of Men: Science, Technology, And Ideologies Of Western Dominance (Cornell Studies In Comparative History,New
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Over The Past Five Centuries, Advances In Western Understanding Of And Control Over The Material World Have Strongly Influenced European Responses To Nonwestern Peoples And Cultures. Inmachines As The Measure Of Men, Michael Adas Explores The Ways In Which European Perceptions Of Their Scientific And Technological Superiority Shaped Their Interactions With People Overseas. Adopting A Broad, Comparative Perspective, He Analyzes European Responses To The Cultures Of Subsaharan Africa, India, And China, Cultures That They Judged To Represent Lower Levels Of Material Mastery And Social Organization.Beginning With The Early Decades Of Overseas Expansion In The Sixteenth Century, Adas Traces The Impact Of Scientific And Technological Advances On European Attitudes Toward Asians And Africans And On Their Policies For Dealing With Colonized Societies. He Concentrates On British And French Thinking In The Nineteenth Century, When, He Maintains, Scientific And Technological Measures Of Human Worth Played A Critical Role In Shaping Arguments For The Notion Of Racial Supremacy And The 'Civilizing Mission' Ideology Which Were Used To Justify Europe'S Domination Of The Globe. Finally, He Examines The Reasons Why Many Europeans Grew Dissatisfied With And Even Rejected This Gauge Of Human Worth After World War I, And Explains Why It Has Remained Important To Americans.Showing How The Scientific And Industrial Revolutions Contributed To The Development Of European Imperialist Ideologies,Machines As The Measure Of Men Highlights The Cultural Factors That Have Nurtured Disdain For Nonwestern Accomplishments And Value Systems. It Also Indicates How These Attitudes, In Shaping Policies That Restricted The Diffusion Of Scientific Knowledge, Have Perpetuated Themselves, And Contributed Significantly To Chronic Underdevelopment Throughout The Developing World. Adas'S Farreaching And Provocative Book Will Be Compelling Reading For All Who Are Concerned About The History Of Western Imperialism And Its Legacies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Machines As the Measure of Men'? A: The main theme of 'Machines As the Measure of Men' is the exploration of how advances in Western science and technology influenced European perceptions of superiority and shaped their interactions with non-Western societies over the past five centuries.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Machines As the Measure of Men' is Michael Adas.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on January 1, 1990.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book being offered? A: The used book is in 'Good' condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'Machines As the Measure of Men' have? A: 'Machines As the Measure of Men' has a total of 448 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What subjects does the book cover? A: The book covers subjects related to history, science, technology, and imperialism, specifically focusing on Western dominance and its impact on non-Western cultures.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Machines As the Measure of Men' is suitable for academic study, especially for those interested in history, sociology, and the effects of technological advancement on societal interactions.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This book is an 'Edition Unstated'.
- Q: Are there any specific cultures or regions discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses European interactions with cultures from sub-Saharan Africa, India, and China.