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table of contents
  1. Cover
  2. Preface
  3. Acknowledgements
  4. Introduction
  5. 1. Biographical Overview
  6. 2. The Sociology of Technique
  7. 3. Technique and the Economy
  8. 4. Technique and the State
  9. 5. Human Techniques
  10. 6. Defining Propaganda
  11. 7. Types and Functions of Propaganda
  12. 8. Effects on the Individual and Democracy
  13. 9. The Technological System
  14. References

Copyright © 2026 Frank W. Elwell

Published by AU Press, Athabasca University

1 University Drive, Athabasca, AB T9S 3A3

https://doi.org/10.15215/aupress/9781771994491.01

Cover design by Martyn Schmoll

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Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication

Title: Technique and control : Jacques Ellul’s sociology / Frank W. Elwell.

Other titles: Jacques Ellul’s sociology

Names: Elwell, Frank W., author

Description: Includes bibliographical references.

Identifiers: Canadiana (print) 2026010633X | Canadiana (ebook) 20260106380 | ISBN 9781771994491 (softcover) | ISBN 9781771994514 (EPUB) | ISBN 9781771994507 (PDF)

Subjects: LCSH: Ellul, Jacques, 1912-1994—Criticism and interpretation. | LCSH: Technology—Philosophy. | LCSH: Technology and civilization. | LCSH: Propaganda.

Classification: LCC T14 .E49 2026 | DDC 303.48/3—dc23

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Book Fund (CBF) for our publishing activities and the assistance provided by the Government of Alberta through the Alberta Media Fund.

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