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The Civilizing Machine

- A Cultural History of Mexican Railroads, 1876-1910

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Explores the ideological and cultural milieu that shaped the Mexican people's understanding of technology. Intrinsically tied to the Porfiriato, the booming railroad network represented material progress in a country seeking its place in the modern world. Matthews discloses how the railroad's development represented the crowning achievement of the regime.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9780803243804
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 340
  • Udgivet:
  • 1. januar 2014
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x0 mm.
  • 8-11 hverdage.
  • 5. december 2024

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Explores the ideological and cultural milieu that shaped the Mexican people's understanding of technology. Intrinsically tied to the Porfiriato, the booming railroad network represented material progress in a country seeking its place in the modern world. Matthews discloses how the railroad's development represented the crowning achievement of the regime.

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