Are religion and science really at war with one another? Not according to David F. Noble, who argues that the flourishing of both religion and technology today is nothing new but rather the continuation of a 1,000-year-old Western tradition.
The Religion of Technology demonstrates that modern man's enchantment with things technological was inspired by and grounded in religious expectations and the quest for transcendence and salvation. The two early impulses behind the urge to advance in science, he claims, are the conviction that apocalypse is imminent, and the belief that increasing human knowledge helps recover what was lost in Eden. Noble traces the history of these ideas by examining the imaginings of monks, explorers, magi, scientists, Freemasons, and engineers, from Sir Isaac Newton to Joseph Priestley to Wernher von Braun.
Noble suggests that the relationship between religion and technology has perhaps outlived its usefulness. Whereas it once aimed to promote human well-being, it has ultimately become a threat to our survival. Thus, with The Religion of Technology, Noble aims to redirect our efforts toward more worldly and humane ends.

The Religion of Technology: The Divinity of Man and the Spirit of Invention

History

David, F. Noble

Americas

Penguin Publishing Group

Is there anything in common between the age of automation now upon us and the first industrial revolution long ago (circa 1790-1840)? Yes. Both surged ahead with technical progress and production, and eliminated jobs without jobs for the workers. Both claimed that technological progress was inevitable and would automatically put things right. In this respect, the age which first established factories and the age with automates them are alike. We know that the job-killing of the late 18th and early 19th centuries hurt both the cottage workers, and the communities in which men and women lived and which depended on them, and a system of production that extended far beyond pelle like handloom weavers. We know that jobs in the new mechanized industry, to compare with the old, did not multiply for a generation. We know that the workers defended themselves by direct attacks on the new looms and machines intended for factory use. These movements came to be known as Luddism. It is this subject area that David F Noble goes to immediately in order to provide a detailed analysis of the effect of automation in its mechanized and computerized forms. As a historian of technology, he knows, for example, how history has been distorted so that the term Luddie can be used to target any who try to save their jobs or control the condition of life in their immediate work areas, on idustrial, office, retail or service jobs. [Eric Hobsbawm] A wonderfully erudite, lengthy polemic against the machine, with a foreword by Stan Weir. "Today, when respectable discourse still requires euphemistic substitutes for 'capitalism', it is difficult to remember that this term was itself a euphemism of sorts, a polite and dignified substitute for greed, extortion, coercion, domination, exploitation, plunder, war, and a murder. This was the list of grievances compiled by the Luddites in their heroic defense of society. Machine breaking was simply a strategy and a tactic for correcting these violations of morality and humanity, violations that were later obscured by myths of the market and technological progress." [David F Noble]

Progress Without People: In Defense of Luddism (Harvey & Jessie)

Charles H. Kerr

A showcase collection of 178 outstanding resume samples with a bonus section that includes 16 sample resumes printed on special papers. Plus, the book includes a whole chapter of best-resume tips from David Noble, one of the most well-known names in the resume business.

Gallery of Best Resumes: A Collection of Quality Resumes by Professional Resume Writers

Education & Teaching

Higher & Continuing Education

Jist Works

Good/No Jacket; former library book with normal library markings.

Gallery of Best Resumes for Two-Year Degree Graduates: A Special Collection of Quality Resumes by Professional Resume Writers

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

Gallery of Best Cover Letters: A Collection of Quality Cover Letters by Professional Resume Writers

Written communications expert Noble provides hundreds of sample letters covering nearly every occupation; tells how to avoid the most common cover letter mistakes; offers practical tips on style, publishing, and design; and more.

Gallery of Best Cover Letters : A Collection of Quality Cover Letters by Professional Resume Writers

Reference

Dozens of professional resume writers share their secrets and sample resumes for landing the fastest-growing and highest-paying jobs. Shows readers how to present technical skills in reader-friendly language that employers demand. Over 180 pages of sample resumes targeted to high-tech jobs--from entry-level to executive.

Expert Resumes for Computer and Web Jobs

Wendy S. Enelow

Louise M. Kursmark

Jist Publishing

Digital Diploma Mills: The Automation of Higher Education

Many students in North America today study and take courses through computer delivered or "distance" education. Universities, colleges, and governments seem to believe that these kinds of education are problem free. They claim they offer a great solution to tighter budgets and larger numbers of students. But beware, says David Noble, "Are these new opportunities for students or new opportunities for investors to profit?"

Digital Diploma Mills; The Automation of Higher Education

Aakar Books

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The Religion of Technology: The Divinity of Man and the Spirit of Invention

Progress Without People: In Defense of Luddism (Harvey & Jessie)

Gallery of Best Resumes: A Collection of Quality Resumes by Professional Resume Writers

Gallery of Best Resumes for Two-Year Degree Graduates: A Special Collection of Quality Resumes by Professional Resume Writers

Gallery of Best Cover Letters : A Collection of Quality Cover Letters by Professional Resume Writers

Expert Resumes for Computer and Web Jobs

Digital Diploma Mills; The Automation of Higher Education

Digital Diploma Mills; The Automation of Higher Education