{"product_id":"technology-and-the-culture-of-modernity-in-britain-and-germany-1890-1945-9780521093149","title":"Technology and the Culture of Modernity in Britain and Germany 1890 1945","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn examination of the obsession for new technology in Britain and Germany between 1890 and 1945. It explains how Germans and Britons nurtured a fascination for aviation, glamorous passenger liners and film as they lived through profound social transformations and two wars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview of the hardback: 'Why not start this review with praise? Bernhard Rieger's book …. not only addresses a central theme in debates about modernity in the nineteenth and twentieth century; it is also fluently written and offers original insights for cultural historians and scholars interested in political questions. Finally, the author does not shy away from the big questions including National Socialism's modernity as well as the relationship between Nazi crimes and modern technology and science.'  H-Soz-u-Kult\u003cbr\u003eReview of the hardback: ' …a far-reaching and penetrating account of how the 'culture of  modernity' forever remade Britain and Germany … well written and  clearly argued.' Paul Betts, Journal of Modern History\u003cbr\u003eReview of the hardback: ' … an original and welcome contribution … [Rieger] exercises his  knack for inspired choices. Rieger's unique contribution is to  identify the dynamic link between pessimism and optimism in all  visions of modernity … an impressive engagement of scholarship.' Michael Thad Allen, Business History Review\u003cbr\u003eReview of the hardback: ' … a conceptually ambitious and substantively wide-ranging study … a  fascinating, important, and provocative work that should be read by  all those interested in how societies understand and promote  technology.' Mary Nolan, Central European History\u003cbr\u003eFrom the hardback review: ' … very convincing …  this bright book is also well written and tells a  plethora of thrilling stories.' Ulrich Wengenroth, Historische Zeitschrift\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Introduction; 2. 'Modern Wonders': technological innovation and public ambivalence; 3. Accidents: the physical risks of technology; 4. Elusive illusions: the cultural and political properties of film; 5. Pilots as popular heroes: risk, gender and the aeroplane; 6. 'Floating palaces': passenger liners as objects of pleasure; 7. Fantasy as social practice: the rise of amateur film; 8. Technology and the nation in Britain and Germany; 9. Conclusion; Bibliography.","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767593828695,"sku":"9780521093149","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780521093149.jpg?v=1758713919","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/technology-and-the-culture-of-modernity-in-britain-and-germany-1890-1945-9780521093149","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}