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Pamela O. Long on the Long, Long, Long History of Technology

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Reassessing Historical Narratives

This chapter critiques a historical essay on technology's role in social change, arguing the need to evaluate the complexity of historical narratives. It explores the implications of sumptuary laws and the socio-economic shifts of the 16th century, highlighting the tension between social hierarchy and consumer freedom.

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