The religion of technology : the divinity of man and the spirit of invention / David Noble.
The religion of technology : the divinity of man and the spirit of invention / David Noble.
The religion of technology : the divinity of man and the spirit of invention / David Noble.
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New York : A.A. Knopf : Distributed by Random House, 1997.
Date
1997.
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T0379089
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Language
English
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Physical content
x, 273 p. ; 25 cm.
Contents
Introduction: Technology and Religion -- Ch. 1. The Divine Likeness -- Ch. 2. Millennium: The Promise of Perfection -- Ch. 3. Visions of Paradise -- Ch. 4. Paradise Restored -- Ch. 5. Heavenly Virtuosi -- Ch. 6. The New Adam -- Ch. 7. The New Eden -- Ch. 8. Armageddon: Atomic Weapons -- Ch. 9. The A...
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Publisher
New York : A.A. Knopf : Distributed by Random House, 1997.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
1997.
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Summary
Arguing against the widely held belief that technology and religion are at war with each other, David F. Noble's groundbreaking book reveals the religious roots and spirit of Western technology. It links the technological enthusiasms of the present day with the ancient and enduring Christian expectation of recovering humankind's lost divinity. Cove...
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The religion of technology : the divinity of man and the spirit of invention / David Noble.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-259) and index.
Transferred from N261.56/4.
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T0379089
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ISBN
0679425640 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9780679425649 (hardcover : alk. paper)
DDC
261.56
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991005745559702626
