Shinkansen: from bullet train to symbol of modern japan
Auteur :
Hood, Christopher
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780415320528
Date de publication :
27 janv. 2006
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
600 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The author gives a thorough examination of the phenomenon of the Shinkansen, and its relationship with Japanese society. He includes the history of the the bullet train, the reasons behind its success, and demonstrates how it went from being simply a high-speed rail network to attaining the status of iconic national symbol.