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Joshua Brinkman on American Farming Culture and the History of Technology

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Cultural Identity in Farming Technology

This chapter examines the relationship between farming technology and cultural identity, focusing on how farmers utilize technology as a reflection of their self-image. Through discussions on German agrarianism and the impact of urban industrialism, it highlights the tensions between tradition and modernization in American agriculture. The chapter also critiques the imposition of external technologies, advocating for the recognition of local practices and knowledge in shaping agricultural advancements.

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