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Technology and the Culture of Progress in Meiji Japan (Routledge/Asian Studies Association of Australia (ASAA) East Asia Studies) by David G. Wittner Paperback, 222 Pages, Published 2007 ISBN-10: 0-415-56061-6 / 0415560616 ISBN-13: 978-0-415-56061-0 / 9780415560610 In this book David Wittner situates Japan’s Meiji Era experience of technology transfer and industrial modernization within the realm of culture, politics, and symbolism, examining how nineteenth century beliefs in civilization and enlightenment influenced the process of technological choice. Throu |