The Leap Across Time
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Examines the transformation of Japan, from a Middle-Age culture to a modern society in a period of 70 years. Illustrates with Japanese documentary film footage from World War II to provide a contrast with films shot in 1906. Discusses the tensions between the surface westernization of Japan and the continuing strength of the ancient roots and traditions. Host is Peter Gosling, Professor of Geography, University of Michigan.
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, Examines the transformation of Japan, from a Middle-Age culture to a modern society in a period of 70 years. Illustrates with Japanese documentary film footage from World War II to provide a contrast with films shot in 1906. Discusses the tensions between the surface westernization of Japan and the continuing strength of the ancient roots and traditions. Host is Peter Gosling, Professor of Geography, University of Michigan.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.
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