World's Fairs on the Eve of War Science, Technology, and Modernity, 1937 1942

Kargon, Robert/ Fiss, Karen/ Low, Morris Fraser/ Molella, Arthur

ISBN 10: 0822968029 / ISBN 13: 9780822968023

Published by Univ of Pittsburgh Pr, 2025

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216 pages. 8.50x5.50x8.50 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: World's Fairs on the Eve of War Science, Technology, and Modernity, 1937 1942
• Publisher: Univ of Pittsburgh Pr
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0822968029
• ISBN 13: 9780822968023
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.27 kilograms

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Synopsis

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. Before the outbreak of World War II, countries competing for leadership on the world stage waged a different kind of war―with cultural achievements and propaganda―appealing to their own national strengths and versions of modernity in the struggle for power. World’s Fairs on the Eve of War examines five fairs and expositions from across the globe―including three that were staged (Paris, 1937; Dusseldorf, 1937; and New York, 1939–40) and two that were in development before the war began but never executed (Tokyo, 1940; and Rome, 1942). Collectively, the authors consider representations of science and technology at world’s fairs as influential cultural forces and at a critical moment in history, when tensions and ideological divisions between political regimes would soon lead to war.

About the Author

Robert H. Kargon (Author)
Robert H. Kargon is the Willis K. Shepard Professor of the History of Science at Johns Hopkins University.
Karen Fiss is professor of visual studies and design at California College of the Arts.
Morris Low is associate professor of Japanese history at University of Queensland, Australia.
Arthur P. Molella is director of the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation, Smithsonian Institution.

Karen Fiss (Author)
Karen Fiss is professor of visual studies and design at California College of the Arts.

Arthur P. Molella (Author)
Arthur P. Molella is director emeritus of the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation, Smithsonian Institution.