ISBN: 9781843312697

A beguiling account of twentieth-century America through the eyes of an outsider, a remarkable inversion of the standard ''Westerner observing the exotic'' travel writing formula. Wu Ting… More...

A beguiling account of twentieth-century America through the eyes of an outsider, a remarkable inversion of the standard ''Westerner observing the exotic'' travel writing formula. Wu Tingfang wrote this book at an intriguing juncture in history - aeroplanes and motion pictures had recently been invented (and his musings on both of these have proven correct) and while he did not know it, a tremendous cultural shift was about to take place in the West due to the First World War. The unassuming and inquisitive diplomat delves into topics such as: immigration; the Arms Race and changes in technology; religion and ethics in the classroom; women''s equality; fashion; violence in the theatre; vegetarianism; and cruelty to animals. His observations are enlightening and remain as relevant today as the era in which they were written. In particular, the exploration of the ''American character'' and the nation''s attitude toward commerce and international relations have a powerful resonance. | America Through The Spectacles Of An Oriental Diplomat by Wu Tingfang Paperback | Indigo Chapters Books > History > World History > Modern History > 20th Century History P10103, Wu Tingfang<

2007, ISBN: 1843312697

[EAN: 9781843312697], Neubuch, [PU: Anthem Press], AMERIKA (USA); USA; VEREINIGTE STAATEN VON AMERIKA; POLITICAL SCIENCE / AMERICAN GOVERNMENT GENERAL, nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuwar… More...

[EAN: 9781843312697], Neubuch, [PU: Anthem Press], AMERIKA (USA); USA; VEREINIGTE STAATEN VON AMERIKA; POLITICAL SCIENCE / AMERICAN GOVERNMENT GENERAL, nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware -A beguiling account of twentieth-century America through the eyes of an outsider, a remarkable inversion of the standard 'Westerner observing the exotic' travel writing formula. Wu Tingfang wrote this book at an intriguing juncture in history - aeroplanes and motion pictures had recently been invented (and his musings on both of these have proven correct) and while he did not know it, a tremendous cultural shift was about to take place in the West due to the First World War. The unassuming and inquisitive diplomat delves into topics such as: immigration; the Arms Race and changes in technology; religion and ethics in the classroom; women's equality; fashion; violence in the theatre; vegetarianism; and cruelty to animals. His observations are enlightening and remain as relevant today as the era in which they were written. In particular, the exploration of the 'American character' and the nation's attitude toward commerce and international relations have a powerful resonance. 176 pp. Englisch, Books<

ISBN: 9781843312697

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America Through the Spectacles of an Oriental Diplomat ab 24.99 € als Taschenbuch: . Aus dem Bereich: Bücher, Taschenbücher, Wirtschaft & Soziales, Medien > Bücher nein Taschenbuch Bücher > Taschenbücher > Wirtschaft & Soziales, Anthem Press<

ISBN: 9781843312697

Paperback, [PU: Anthem Press], A beguiling account of twentieth-century America through the eyes of an outsider, a remarkable inversion of the standard 'Westerner observing the exotic' tr… More...

Paperback, [PU: Anthem Press], A beguiling account of twentieth-century America through the eyes of an outsider, a remarkable inversion of the standard 'Westerner observing the exotic' travel writing formula., Biography: General<

2007, ISBN: 9781843312697

Buch, Softcover, [PU: Anthem Press], Anthem Press, 2007