| 000 | 02279cam a22003253u 4500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 29546 | ||
| 003 | UtSlPG | ||
| 005 | 20260610133655.0 | ||
| 006 | m | ||
| 007 | cr n | ||
| 008 | 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d | ||
| 010 | _a12000130 | ||
| 040 | _aUtSlPG | ||
| 041 | 7 |
_aen _2iso639-1 |
|
| 050 | 4 | _aDS | |
| 100 | 1 |
_aPoe, Clarence Hamilton, _d1881-1964 |
|
| 245 | 1 | 0 |
_aWhere Half The World Is Waking Up : _bThe Old and the New in Japan, China, the Philippines, and India, Reported With Especial Reference to American Conditions |
| 264 | 1 |
_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009 |
|
| 300 |
_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
||
| 336 |
_atext _btxt _2rdacontent |
||
| 337 |
_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
||
| 338 |
_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2009-07-30 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Don Kostuch | ||
| 520 | _a"Where Half The World Is Waking Up" by Clarence Hamilton Poe is a travelogue and cultural analysis written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the significant transformations occurring in Asian countries, including Japan, China, the Philippines, and India, particularly reflecting on their interactions with American society. Poe aims to provide an insightful exploration of the contrasts between ancient customs and modern developments in these regions. At the start of the book, Poe sets the stage for his journey by underscoring the importance of understanding Asia, home to half the world's population, during a period of rapid change. He details his travels and the various influences shaping countries like Japan, emphasizing cultural contradictions and societal norms that are often reversed from Western expectations. The opening chapters introduce readers to Japan's complex identity, filled with modern advancements juxtaposed with deeply rooted traditions, illustrated through observations about customs, political dynamics, and daily life. Poe's vivid anecdotes and interactions with locals help to create a richly textured portrayal of a region in transition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aEast Asia | ||
| 653 | _aCivilization, Oriental | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29546 |
| 999 |
_c70394 _d70394 |
||