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The Railway Journey: The Industrialization of Time and Space in the 19th Century
The Railway Journey The Industrialization of Time and Space in the 19th Century
Author: Wolfgang Schivelbusch
n a highly original and engaging fashion, Schivelbusch discusses the ways in which our perceptions of distance, time, autonomy, speed, and risk were altered by railway travel. — As a history of the surprising ways in which technology and culture interact, this book covers a wide range of topics, including the changing perception of landscapes, th...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780520059290
ISBN-10: 0520059298
Publication Date: 2/6/1987
Pages: 240
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Publisher: University of California Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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An interesting study about how the process of industrial modernization can--and was--experienced as alternately thrilling and terrifying. It talks much about railways, but its message is broader than that. A good read, and not too long!
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