
The Culture of Time and Space, 1880–1918: With a New Preface
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Stephen Kern
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Формат
Мягкая обложка
Страницы
372
Язык
Английский
Опубликовано
Nov 30, 2003
Издатель
Harvard University Press
Издание
2nd
ISBN-10
067402169X
ISBN-13
9780674021693
Описание
Stephen Kern explores a pivotal era defined by rapid transformation, focusing on the interplay between time and space from 1880 to the end of World War I. He delves into how advancements in technology, such as the locomotive and the telegraph, restructured the experiences of individuals and societies, shrinking distances and accelerating the pace of life. As traditional notions of time were disrupted, new cultural phenomena emerged that reflected these profound shifts.
Kern underscores the way these changes influenced literature, art, and daily life, demonstrating a burgeoning modern consciousness. He discusses how these evolving perceptions of time and space not only shaped the human experience but also set the stage for the modern world. This critical examination reveals the significance of this period in understanding our contemporary landscape, highlighting the complexities of human relationships and societal progress.
Through compelling narratives and insightful analysis, Kern provides readers with a rich understanding of how the transformation of time and space during these years redefined existence, ultimately leaving a lasting legacy that continues to resonate in modern society.
Kern underscores the way these changes influenced literature, art, and daily life, demonstrating a burgeoning modern consciousness. He discusses how these evolving perceptions of time and space not only shaped the human experience but also set the stage for the modern world. This critical examination reveals the significance of this period in understanding our contemporary landscape, highlighting the complexities of human relationships and societal progress.
Through compelling narratives and insightful analysis, Kern provides readers with a rich understanding of how the transformation of time and space during these years redefined existence, ultimately leaving a lasting legacy that continues to resonate in modern society.
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