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Presents a history of transportation and communication in the modern Middle East. This title argues that contrary to accepted wisdom technological modernity in Egypt did not drive a sense of time focused on standardization only.

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"A book of impeccable scholarship." -- Robert L. Tignor American Historical Review "On Time provides a fascinating read, rich with vivid historical accounts that make the author's arguments all the more striking and memorable." -- Yulia Frumer Technology and Culture

Table of Contents
List of Illustrations Acknowledgments Note on Transliteration Introduction: Another Time? 1. En Route 2. Double Standards 3. Effendi Hauntologies 4. Harmonization and Its Discords 5. The Urban Politics of Slowness 6. Counterclockwise Revolution 7. On Hold Conclusion: Countertemporality Notes Bibliography Index

On Time

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      Publisher: University of California Press
      Publication Date: 19/07/2013
      ISBN13: 9780520276147, 978-0520276147
      ISBN10: 0520276140
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Presents a history of transportation and communication in the modern Middle East. This title argues that contrary to accepted wisdom technological modernity in Egypt did not drive a sense of time focused on standardization only.

      Trade Review
      "A book of impeccable scholarship." -- Robert L. Tignor American Historical Review "On Time provides a fascinating read, rich with vivid historical accounts that make the author's arguments all the more striking and memorable." -- Yulia Frumer Technology and Culture

      Table of Contents
      List of Illustrations Acknowledgments Note on Transliteration Introduction: Another Time? 1. En Route 2. Double Standards 3. Effendi Hauntologies 4. Harmonization and Its Discords 5. The Urban Politics of Slowness 6. Counterclockwise Revolution 7. On Hold Conclusion: Countertemporality Notes Bibliography Index

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