Popular Exhibitions, Science and Showmanship, 1840-1910

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)

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Download or read book Popular Exhibitions, Science and Showmanship, 1840-1910 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. 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.

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