Technics and civilization

About “Technics and civilization”

"Technics and Civilization" is a non-fiction work by Lewis Mumford, first published in 1934. The book explores the history of the machine and its impact on society, written before the advent of television, personal computers, and the Internet. Mumford examined the origins of the machine age, arguing that its roots lie in the Middle Ages rather than the Industrial Revolution. He analyzed the social effects of technology, emphasizing that human choices—moral, economic, and political—shaped the development of modern technology. The work combines historical analysis with critical commentary, offering a comprehensive look at the machine age over the past thousand years. It also reflects on the ongoing influence of technology on society.