Review:

The Shock Of The Old: Technology And Global History Since 1900 By David Edgerton

overall review score: 4.2
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The Shock of the Old: Technology and Global History since 1900 by David Edgerton is a book that explores how older technologies have persisted alongside new innovations, shaping global history over the past century.

Key Features

  • Examination of the role of traditional technologies in shaping modern society
  • Analysis of the impact of historical technologies on contemporary global dynamics
  • Discussion of how traditional practices continue to influence modern technological development

Pros

  • Insightful analysis of the interplay between old and new technologies
  • Fascinating exploration of how past technologies have endured and evolved
  • Well-researched and informative content

Cons

  • May be dense or challenging for readers unfamiliar with historical or technological concepts

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