Microhistories of Technology: Making the World

by Mikael Hård

In this open access book, Mikael H rd tells a story of how people around the world challenged the production techniques and products brought by globalization. Retaining their autonomy and freedom, creative individuals selectively adopted or rejected modern gadgets, tools, and machines. In standard historical narratives, globalization is portrayed as an unstoppable force that flattens all obstacles in its path. Modern technology is also seen as inexorable:...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 303122812X
• ISBN13: 9783031228124
• Release Date: February 2023
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.8" x 8.3"