Expo 67; the worlds fair held in Montreal during the summer of 1967; brought architecture; art; design; and technology together into a glittering modern package. Heralding the ideal city of the future to its visitors; the Expo site was perceived by critics as a laboratory for urban and architectural design as well as for cultural exchange; intended to enhance global understanding and international cooperation. This collection of essays brings new critical perspectives to Expo 67; an event that left behind a significant material and imaginative legacy.The contributors to this volume reflect a variety of interdisciplinary approaches and address Expo 67 across a broad spectrum ranging from architecture and film to more ephemeral markers such as postcards; menus; pavilion displays; or the uniforms of the hostesses employed on the site. Collectively; the essays explore issues of nationalism; the interplay of tradition and modernity; twentieth-century discourse about urban experience; and the enduring impact of Expo 67s technological experimentation. Expo 67: Not Just a Souvenir is a compelling examination of a worlds fair that had a profound impact locally; nationally; and internationally.
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