Popular Exhibitions, Science and Showmanship, 1840-1910
Download or Read eBook Popular Exhibitions, Science and Showmanship, 1840-1910 PDF written by Joe Kember and published by University of Pittsburgh Press. This book was released on 2016-09-12 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Joe Kember |
| Publisher | : University of Pittsburgh Press |
| Total Pages | : 292 |
| Release | : 2016-09-12 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780822981787 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0822981785 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (87 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Popular Exhibitions, Science and Showmanship, 1840-1910 by : Joe Kember
Book excerpt: Victorian culture was characterized by a proliferation of shows and exhibitions. These were encouraged by the development of new sciences and technologies, together with changes in transportation, education and leisure patterns. The essays in this collection look at exhibitions and their influence in terms of location, technology and ideology.
