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Kate McDonald on Asian Mobility History as Labor History
New Books in East Asian Studies
Rethinking Transportation Narratives
This chapter critiques conventional narratives surrounding transportation that prioritize productivity and mechanization, largely ignoring the perspectives of non-Western contexts. It highlights the historical relevance of human-powered transport, especially in Japan, and the labor struggles of rickshaw pullers during modernization. By emphasizing social innovation alongside technological change, the chapter advocates for a broader understanding of innovation that includes worker rights and conditions.
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