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Imaging Disaster: Tokyo And The Visual Culture Of Japans Great Earthquake Of 1923 (Volume 22)
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Focusing On One Landmark Catastrophic Event In The History Of An Emerging Modern Nationthe Great Kanto Earthquake That Devastated Tokyo And Surrounding Areas In 1923This Fascinating Volume Examines The History Of The Visual Production Of The Disaster. The Kanto Earthquake Triggered Cultural Responses That Ran The Gamut From Voyeuristic And Macabre Thrill To The Romantic Sublime, Media Spectacle To Sacred Space, Mournful Commemoration To Emancipatory Euphoria, And National Solidarity To Racist Vigilantism And Sociopolitical Critique. Looking At Photography, Cinema, Painting, Postcards, Sketching, Urban Planning, And Even Scientific Visualizations, Weisenfeld Demonstrates How Visual Culture Has Powerfully Mediated The Evolving Historical Understanding Of This Major National Disaster, Ultimately Enfolding Mourning And Memory Into Modernization.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Imaging Disaster'? A: The book focuses on the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and examines the visual culture surrounding this significant disaster in Tokyo's history.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Imaging Disaster'? A: The author of the book is Gennifer Weisenfeld.
- Q: How many pages does 'Imaging Disaster' have? A: The book contains 400 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Imaging Disaster' is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Imaging Disaster' published? A: The book was published on November 14, 2012.
- Q: Is 'Imaging Disaster' a first edition? A: Yes, this book is marked as the first edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Imaging Disaster'? A: The book explores themes related to visual culture, memory, mourning, and the sociopolitical implications of the Kanto Earthquake.
- Q: Can 'Imaging Disaster' be used as a resource for studying visual culture? A: Yes, the book provides valuable insights into the visual representations of disaster and can be used as a resource for studying visual culture.
- Q: What kind of visual media does 'Imaging Disaster' discuss? A: The book discusses various forms of visual media, including photography, cinema, painting, postcards, and urban planning.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, 'Imaging Disaster' is well-suited for academic research, particularly in fields related to visual culture, history, and disaster studies.