Book ID: CBB000950978

Technology and the Culture of Progress in Meiji Japan (2008)

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Wittner, David G. (Author)


Routledge


Publication Date: 2008
Physical Details: xix + 199 pp.; ill.; maps; bibl.; index
Language: English

Description Uses case studies of the iron and silk industries.


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Review Inkster, Ian (2009) Review of "Technology and the Culture of Progress in Meiji Japan". Technology and Culture (p. 204). unapi

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Authors & Contributors
Jennifer Robertson
Meade, Ruselle
Aleksandra Kobiljski
Marion Cousin
Yamada, Keiji
Wuyunqiqige
Concepts
Technology
Modernization
Cross-cultural interaction; cultural influence
East Asia, civilization and culture
Medicine
Technology and industry
Time Periods
19th century
Meiji period (Japan, 1868-1910)
20th century, early
Edo period (Japan, 1603-1868)
18th century
Taisho period (Japan, 1912-1926)
Places
Japan
China
Americas
United States
Turkey
Taiwan
Institutions
University of Tokyo
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