The Global Transformation of Time : 18701950

Harvard University Press

Explore the fascinating global shift in how we perceive and standardize time between 1870 and 1950. This book details the challenges and debates surrounding the adoption of uniform clock times and calendars, revealing how globalization was a complex process that often highlighted national differences rather than homogenizing them. Vanessa Ogle's "The Global Transformation of Time: 1870-1950" examines the crucial role of time in nineteenth-century globalization. As new networks of transportation and communication emerged, discrepancies in local time became a significant issue. The book delves into the rich discussions involving various international stakeholders, from government officials and colonial administrators to social reformers and scholars, illustrating the uneven adoption of international standards and how these debates underscored distinctions between so-called "advanced" and "backward" societies. Discover the intricate history of time standardization and its impact on global consciousness, European imperialism, and national identities. Summary: History book, Hardcover, English, 260 pages, published in 2015 by Harvard University Press.