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Offers an entertaining series of historical accounts taken from the nineteenth century to highlight a main theme: the nature of technological change, the fission brought about in society by such change, and society's reaction to that change.Men, Machines, and Modern Times, though ultimately concerned with a positive alternative to an Orwellian 1984, offers an entertaining series of historical accounts taken from the nineteenth century to highlight a main theme: the nature of technological change, the fission brought about in society by such change, and society's reaction to that change.Beginning with a remarkable illustration of resistance to innovation in the U.S. Navy following an officer's discovery of a more accurate way to fire a gun at sea, Elting Morison goes on to narrate the strange history of the new model steamship, the Wapanoag, in the 1860s. He then continues with the difficulties confronting the introduction of the pasteurization process for milk; he traces the development of the Bessemer process; and finally, he considers the computer. While the discussions are liberally sprinkled with amusing examples and anecdotes, all are related to the more profound and current problem of how to organize and manage system of ideas, energies, and machinery so that it will conform to the human dimension.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Men, Machines, and Modern Times'? A: The main theme of 'Men, Machines, and Modern Times' revolves around the nature of technological change, the societal fission it causes, and society's reaction to these changes.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Men, Machines, and Modern Times'? A: 'Men, Machines, and Modern Times' is authored by Elting E. Morison.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book comes in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Men, Machines, and Modern Times' contain? A: 'Men, Machines, and Modern Times' contains a total of 246 pages.
- Q: When was 'Men, Machines, and Modern Times' published? A: 'Men, Machines, and Modern Times' was published on March 15, 1968.
- Q: What subjects does the book cover? A: The book covers historical accounts related to technological changes, including examples from the U.S. Navy, steamships, the pasteurization process for milk, and the Bessemer process.
- Q: Is 'Men, Machines, and Modern Times' suitable for engineering students? A: Yes, the book is categorized under Engineering and provides valuable insights into the historical context of technological advancements, making it suitable for engineering students.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations or anecdotes? A: Yes, 'Men, Machines, and Modern Times' features amusing anecdotes and illustrations that supplement the discussions on technological change.
- Q: Is there an edition of 'Men, Machines, and Modern Times' available? A: Yes, this is the New Edition of 'Men, Machines, and Modern Times'.