Telegraphic Imperialism: Crisis and Panic in the Indian Empire, c.1830-1920 by D

Description: Telegraphic Imperialism by Deep Kanta Lahiri Choudhury The first electronic communication network transformed language, distance, and time. This book researches the telegraph system of the British Indian Empire, c.1850 to 1920, exploring one of the most significant transnational phenomena of the imperial world, and the link between communication, Empire, and social change. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The first electronic communication network transformed language, distance, and time. This book researches the telegraph system of the British Indian Empire, c.1850 to 1920, exploring one of the most significant transnational phenomena of the imperial world, and the link between communication, Empire, and social change. Author Biography DEEP KANTA LAHIRI CHOUDHURY trained in history at Presidency College, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India, and University of Cambridge, UK. He did his Post-Doctorate at University of Oxford. He has taught, lectured and supervised at various institutions including Cambridge, Oxford, Bristol, Jamia Millia Islamia and Visva Bharati, Shantiniketan, as well as published in various international journals. Table of Contents List of Illustrations Introduction From Laboratory to Museum: the Changing Culture of Science and Experiment in India, circa 1830-1856 The Telegraph and the Uprisings of 1857 The Discipline of Technology Making the Twain Meet: the New Imperialism of Telegraphy The Magical Mystery Tour: Cable Telegraphy Telegraphic Imperialism: Expansion and Consolidation within India 146-174 The Telegraph General Strike of 1908 Swadeshi and Information Panic: Functions and Malfunctions of the Information Order, c.1900-1912 Conclusion Bibliography Promotional Springer Book Archives Long Description The first electronic communication network transformed language, distance, and time. This book researches the telegraph system of the British Indian Empire, c.1850 to 1920, exploring one of the most significant transnational phenomena of the imperial world, and the link between communication, Empire, and social change. Details ISBN134930171X Series Palgrave Macmillan Transnational History Series Language English ISBN-10 134930171X ISBN-13 9781349301713 Format Paperback Publisher Palgrave Macmillan Short Title TELEGRAPHIC IMPERIALISM 2010/E Media Book Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-01-01 Edition 1st Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Subtitle Crisis and Panic in the Indian Empire, c.1830-1920 Place of Publication Basingstoke Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 277 UK Release Date 2010-01-01 AU Release Date 2010-01-01 NZ Release Date 2010-01-01 Edition Description 1st ed. 2010 Alternative 9780230205062 DEWEY 384.1095409 Illustrations XII, 277 p. Audience Professional & Vocational Author Deep Kanta Lahiri Choudhury We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132203332;

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