World's fairs on the eve of war: science, technology, and modernity, 1937–1942
Auteur :
Kargon, Robert / Fiss, Karen Ann / Low, Morris Fraser / Molella, Arthur
Éditeur :
University of Pittsburgh Press
ISBN :
9780822968023
Date de publication :
4 nov. 2025
Dimensions :
21,6 x 14,0 cm
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Since the first world's fair in London in 1851, at the dawn of the era of industrialization, international expositions served as ideal platforms for rival nations to showcase their advancements in design, architecture, science and technology, industry, and politics.