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An "Archaeology of Addiction" to Fossil Fuels in East Asia.

  • Published In: Diplomatic History, 2024, v. 48, n. 5. P. 783 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Aso, Michitake 3 of 3

Abstract

Victor Seow's article in Diplomatic History delves into the history of fossil fuel-based energy systems in East Asia, focusing on coal extraction in Japan and China, particularly at the Fushun coal mine. Seow argues that the intertwining of political and calorific power has shaped industrial modernity in East Asia, distinct from Western models. The book explores the emergence of a carbon technocracy in East Asia, highlighting the unique political and social circumstances that influenced the region's energy systems. Seow's analysis spans the rise and fall of empires, transitions between nationalist and communist rule, and the impact of coal dependency on society and the environment. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Diplomatic History. 2024/11, Vol. 48, Issue 5, p783
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Technology
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0145-2096
  • DOI:10.1093/dh/dhae042
  • Accession Number:180267877
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