Exhibitionist Japan - The Spectacle of Modern Development

"Japan has been an enthusiastic user of exhibitions for 150 years, holding over 1300 since the later nineteenth century. Lockyer explores how these events have been used as catalysts of development, arguing that the history of this enthusiasm nuances our understanding of modern Japan"--

List of contents

1. Early modern exhibitions; 2. Industrial promotion; 3. Municipal branding; 4. Modern times; 5. War and peace; 6. Big event; 7. Boom time; 8. Beyond development?; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.

About the author

Angus Lockyer is an independent historian of modern Japan.

Product details

• Authors: Angus Lockyer
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.02.2025
• EAN: 9781009544252
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0954425-2
• No. of pages: 292
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Business > International economy; Japan, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, 20th Century, HISTORY / Asia / General, Nationalism, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, 21st Century, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 21st century history: from c 2000 -, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, 21st century, c 2000 to c 2100, Asian History, Development economics & emerging economies, Development economics and emerging economies