1939
David Gelernter
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1939
Published
1995
Publisher
Free Press
Pages
418
ISBN-10
0028740025
Description
In 1939, exhausted by a decade-long depression, Americans faced a brewing European conflict that would prove to be the most destructive war in history. At this dark juncture, a World's Fair was held in New York City that evoked such acute hope in its promise of a glorious future that a whole generation was drawn to it and transformed by its vision. People came from all over the world to see the fair, and it was not uncommon for many to attend ten, twenty, even thirty times. There, the awed spectators gazed at a utopian world of superhighways, spacious suburbs and other technological wonders. As David Gelernter brilliantly recounts in 1939, it was a future that has largely come to pass, but one that, in its realization, has drained us of the very pride and hope that were so palpable at the fair itself. In 1939, Gelernter gives us a virtual reality picture of the World's Fair and the passionate feelings it still evokes in those who were there. In entering that picture, we gain a clearer understanding of why our future stands in such dark contrast to the glittering utopian vision of 1939.
Subjects
[New York World's Fair
Polish Week, October 10 to 15, 1939
Official guide book of the New York World's Fair, 1939
Directory and catalogue of exhibits at the Japanese Pavilion and Japanese section of the Hall of Nations
The New York World's Fair, 1939/1940 in 155 photographs
The electrified farm
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in 1939?
This edition of 1939 has approximately 418 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read 1939?
For most readers, 1939 typically takes between 8h 43m and 5h 48m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 104,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 58m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 104,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of 1939?
The estimated word count for 1939 is approximately 104,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of 1939?
1939 was written by David Gelernter.
When was 1939 published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1995. The original work may have been published on a different date.