Sites of Modernity

Asian Cities in the Transitory Moments of Trade, Colonialism, and Nationalism

Autori

• Wasana Wongsurawat

Parametri

• 188 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Filosofia

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This book investigates, compares and contrasts the experience of entering into and engaging in modernity and the modern era in many parts of the Asian continent. It focuses on the coming into being, development, and transformation of major urban centers from Tokyo to Mumbai from the late 19th century to the present, providing a broad overview of this crucial period of transition in Asia, not only from diverse geographical and historical perspectives, but also incorporating a broad range of further disciplines.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2018

(In brossura)