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Mechanization Takes Command: A Contribution To Anonymous History,New
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Over The Last 200 Years Mechanization Has Moved From Being A Marginal Marvel, Of Interest To Scientists And Tinkerers, To The Dominant Condition Of Modern Society And Economy, So Much So That Its Now Easy To Imagine A Future Where Mechanization Even Enters Into The Human Mind And Body. Siegfried Giedions Extraordinary, Encyclopedic Book Traces The Various Ways In Which, For Better And For Worse, Mechanization Has Assumed Control Of Our Lives, From Modern Systems Of Hygiene And Waste Management, To Agricultural Production, Fashion And Beyond. This Book Isnt Only Clearly Written But Also Eloquent And Thoughtful In Its Investigation Of Mechanizations Reach And Appeal. It Offers Fascinating Insights Into The Intersection Between Mechanization And The Imagination, As Manifested In Literature And The Visual Arts. With A Wealth Of Unusual And Intriguing Illustrations Taken From Old Sales Catalogs, Industrial Manuals, Magazines And Other Sources, This Book Constitutes A Remarkable And Endlessly Suggestive History Of Modernity Itself, As Comprehensive As It Is Provocatively Eccentric.Forewordanonymous History Springs Of Mechanizatonmeans Of Mechanization (Locks, Assembly Line)Mechanization Encounters The Organic (Agriculture, Bread Making, Meat Production)Mechanization Encounters Human Surroundings (Furniture)Mechanization Encounters The Household (Kitchen, Laundering, Refrigeration)Mechanization Of The Bath Conclusionlist Of Illustrationsindex
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Mechanization Takes Command'? A: The main theme of 'Mechanization Takes Command' is the exploration of how mechanization has transformed society and the economy over the last 200 years, influencing various aspects of daily life and human imagination.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Mechanization Takes Command' is Siegfried Giedion, a renowned historian and critic.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book includes a wealth of unusual and intriguing illustrations sourced from old sales catalogs, industrial manuals, magazines, and other materials, enhancing the historical narrative.
- Q: What topics does the book cover regarding mechanization? A: The book covers various topics related to mechanization, including its impact on agriculture, waste management, furniture design, household appliances, and the interplay between mechanization and the organic world.
- Q: How many pages does 'Mechanization Takes Command' have? A: The book contains a total of 743 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'Mechanization Takes Command' is paperback.
- Q: In what year was 'Mechanization Takes Command' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1969.
- Q: Is this book suitable for casual readers or only for academics? A: While the book is academically rigorous, it is also clearly written and can be appreciated by casual readers interested in the historical impact of mechanization.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good', indicating it is used but in decent shape for reading.
- Q: Does the book include an index or list of illustrations? A: Yes, 'Mechanization Takes Command' includes both a list of illustrations and an index to help readers navigate the content.