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Salem Elzway and Jason Resnikoff on Automation

New Books in Economics

CHAPTER

Rethinking Automation: Historical Perspectives

This chapter examines the historical implications of automation, contrasting diverse viewpoints on its impact on labor and productivity. The discussion emphasizes the collaboration among historians to redefine the significance of automation, exploring its ideological dimensions and complex interactions with technology. Through individual projects and critical analyses, the chapter also considers the influence of the military-industrial complex on technological advancement and the importance of institutional frameworks in understanding these developments.

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