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Shinkansen: From Bullet Train to Symbol of Modern Japan

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Hood gives a thorough examination of the phenomenon of the shinkansen, and its relationship with Japanese society. He includes the history of the the bullet train, the reasons behind its success, and demonstrates how it went from being simply a high-speed rail network to attaining the status of iconic national symbol.

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  • Jun 13, 2007 Pub Date:
  • 0415444098 ISBN-10:
  • 9780415444095 ISBN-13:
  • English Language