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Rarified air of the modern.

This study examines technology, modern identity, and history-making in Peru by telling the story of the surprising success of Peruvian pilots in European aviation competitions in 1910, and how their achievements generated great optimism that this new technology could lift the country out of its self...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hiatt
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : E-Content Generic Vendor, 2015.
Subjects:
Aeronautics > Peru > History.
Technology and state > Peru.
Politique scientifique et technique > Pérou.
Aeronautics.
Technology and state.
Peru.
Electronic books.
History.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This study examines technology, modern identity, and history-making in Peru by telling the story of the surprising success of Peruvian pilots in European aviation competitions in 1910, and how their achievements generated great optimism that this new technology could lift the country out of its self-perceived backwardness.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0190248939
9780190248932