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The Civilizing Machine: A Cultural History of Mexican Railroads, 1876-1910 - The Mexican Experience
Michael Matthews
The Civilizing Machine: A Cultural History of Mexican Railroads, 1876-1910 - The Mexican Experience
Michael Matthews
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.
340 pages, 25 illustrations. 2 tables
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | 2014 |
ISBN13 | 9780803243804 |
Publishers | University of Nebraska Press |
Pages | 340 |
Dimensions | 152 × 229 × 25 mm · 476 g |
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