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Kate McDonald on Asian Mobility History as Labor History

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Journeys Through History: Mobility and Identity

This chapter chronicles the speaker's unique path to becoming a historian of mobility, sparked by their experiences walking the Camino de Santiago. It investigates the evolution of travel literature and the socio-historical context of Japan during its imperial period, emphasizing the nuances of tourism and colonial relationships. The discussion sheds light on the complex interplay of pride and horror in Japanese narratives post-Russo-Japanese War, alongside the representation of local cultures in tourist literature amidst shifting imperial dynamics.

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