Technology and the culture of progress in meiji japan
Auteur :
Wittner, David G.
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780415433754
Date de publication :
8 nov. 2007
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
570 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
In this book, David Wittner situates Japan’s Meiji Era experience of technology transfer and industrial modernization within the realm of culture, politics, and symbolism, examining how nineteenth century beliefs in civilization and enlightenment influenced the process of technological choice.