First published in 1948, Mechanization Takes Command is an examination of mechanization and its effects on everyday life. A monumental figure in the field of architectural history, Sigfried Giedion traces the evolution and resulting philosophical implications of such disparate innovations as the slaughterhouse, the Yale lock, the assembly line, tractors, ovens, and "comfort" as defined by advancements in furniture design.
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First published in 1948, Mechanization Takes Command is an examination of mechanization and its effects on everyday life. A monumental figure in the field of architectural history, Sigfried Giedion traces the evolution and resulting philosophical implications of such disparate innovations as the slaughterhouse, the Yale lock, the assembly line, tractors, ovens, and "comfort" as defined by advancements in furniture design.
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Good. Good condition. (industrial arts, history, philosophy, technology, inventions ) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Very Good. Clean text, solid binding. No hard creases to the spine. Light edgewear and age-toning at edges. 743 pp w/ index. Note: does have a somewhat smoky/musty smell.
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Good. Cover has a light diagonal crease. Book is clean except a name on endsheet. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. Contribution to Anonymous History. Audience: General/trade.
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Illustrated by Drawings, photos. Good. 5x8" thick Good Cond, old cover fold PAPERBACK. Otherwise clean, solid, bright..; Black & silver titles on silver paper covers...; 743pg pages; . Indexed. nice study of evolution of mechanization in last century. A monumental figure in the field of architectural history, Sigfried Giedion traces the evolution and resulting philosophical implications of such disparate innovations as the slaughterhouse, the Yale lock, the assembly line, tractors, ovens, and “comfort” as defined by advancements in furniture design. A groundbreaking text when originally published, Giedion's pioneering work remains an important contribution to architecture, philosophy, and technology studies.