Time capsules : a cultural history / by William E. Jarvis.

Author/creator Jarvis, William E., 1945-
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2003.
Descriptionvii, 321 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction: the time capsule experience -- Time capsule milestones in world chronology -- How time capsules work -- Notional and archaeological time capsules -- The time capsule's ancient origins and modern transformations -- The golden age of the grand time capsules: 1935-1982 -- Writing down the ages : ancient writings from yesterday, today and tomorrow as time capsule experiences -- Keeping time in a perpetual futurescape.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 265-312) and index.
LCCN 2002011400
ISBN0786412615 (softcover : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks CB151 .J37 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold