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Gennifer Weisenfeld, "Gas Mask Nation: Visualizing Civil Air Defense in Wartime Japan" (U Chicago Press, 2023)

New Books in Art

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Exploring the Aesthetics of Technology and the Allure of Science Fiction in Wartime Japan

Exploring the relationship between science fiction, youth culture, and the allure of technology in wartime Japan, this chapter delves into the fear and pleasure associated with objects like airplanes and bombs. It also discusses the connection between aviation and war, the titillation of air defense, and the role of mass culture in shaping perceptions of aviation.

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