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American Technological Sublime continues the exploration of the social construction of technology that David Nye began in his award-winning book Electrifying America. Here Nye examines the continuing appeal of the'technological sublime'(a term coined by Perry Miller) as a key to the nation's history, using as examples the natural sites, architectural forms, and technological achievements that ordinary people have valued intensely.Technology has long played a central role in the formation of Americans'sense of selfhood. From the first canal systems through the moon landing, Americans have, for better or worse, derived unity from the common feeling of awe inspired by large-scale applications of technological prowess. American Technological Sublime continues the exploration of the social construction of technology that David Nye began in his award-winning book Electrifying America. Here Nye examines the continuing appeal of the'technological sublime'(a term coined by Perry Miller) as a key to the nation's history, using as examples the natural sites, architectural forms, and technological achievements that ordinary people have valued intensely.American Technological Sublime is a study

Author

Nye, David E.

Publisher

The MIT Press

Published

2020

Language

EN

ISBN

9780262140560

Subjects

Technology, Engineering, Sociology

Rating

3.94 / 5 (60 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14