Nicols Fox Books

This author, also a bookseller, delves into the hidden Luddite tradition in literature, art, and individual lives, exploring the intricate connections between humanity, technology, and societal progress. Her writing critically examines the impact of modern life and industrialization on our well-being, urging readers to reconsider their relationship with the world around them. Through a keen analytical lens and a compelling narrative style, she uncovers surprising links and prompts reflection on our daily choices. Her work serves as a testament to the ongoing search for authenticity in a rapidly changing world.

Against the Machine
The Hidden Luddite Tradition in Literature, Art, and Individual Lives
240 pages
9 hours of reading
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Annotation In this timely and incisive work, Nicols Fox examines contemporary resistance to technology and places it in a surprising historical context. She brilliantly illuminates the rich but oftentimes unrecognized literary and philosophical tradition that has existed for nearly two centuries, since the first Luddites lifted their sledgehammers in protest against the Industrial Revolution
Spoiled
448 pages
16 hours of reading
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A distinguished journalist reveals the truth about foodborne illness, explaining how the importing and exporting, processing, packaging, and distribution of food have led to an exposure to a wide variety of dangerous microbes and pathogens. Reprint.

Against the Machine

Spoiled