20th Century World Expos and the Bureau International des Expositions

Author: (French) Gallopan Qian Peixin
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Publishing Date: 2005-07-01
Features: This book is part of Shanghai Library's "World Expo Information Series," focusing on the development process of world expositions in the 20th century. The unique aspect of this work is the author's non-linear review of the history of world expositions before the 1930s, with more attention given to the characteristics of expositions after the widespread international cooperation that began in the 1930s. The book elaborates on the value and significance of expositions for various stakeholders, including organizers, participants, and visitors, under different thematic sections. Another distinctive feature is the connection drawn between the evolution of world expositions and the development of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), thereby outlining the institutionalization and standardization process of international expositions through the text. This book is another significant work by the World Expo Information Series Editorial Committee, following specialized series such as The Impact of the Hannover World Expo on Regional Economy and Research on the Influence of International Expositions. It strives to introduce and analyze world expositions from a broader perspective, moving beyond a narrow definition of expositions.