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A Modern History Of Japan: From Tokugawa Times To The Present
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In The Modern History Of Japan: From Tokugawa Times To The Present, Andrew Gordon Paints A Richly Nuanced And Strikingly Original Portrait Of The Last Two Centuries Of Japanese History. He Takes Students From The Days Of The Shogunatethe Feudal Overlordship Of The Tokugawa Familythrough The Modernizing Revolution Launched By Midlevel Samurai In The Late Nineteenth Century; The Adoption Of Western Hairstyles, Clothing, And Military Organization; And The Nation'S First Experiments With Mass Democracy After World War I. Gordon Offers The Finest Synthesis To Date Of Japan'S Passage Through Militarism, World War Ii, The American Occupation, And The Subsequent Economic Rollercoaster. But The True Ingenuity And Value Of Gordon'S Approach Lies In His Close Attention To The Nonelite Layers Of Society. Here Students Will See The Influence Of Outside Ideas, Products, And Culture On Home Life, Labor Unions, Political Parties, Gender Relations, And Popular Entertainment. The Book Examines Japan'S Struggles To Define The Meaning Of Its Modernization, From Villages And Urban Neighborhoods, To Factory Floors And Middle Managers' Offices, To The Imperial Court. Most Importantly, It Illuminates The Interconnectedness Of Japanese Developments With World History, Demonstrating How Japan'S Historical Passage Represents A Variation Of A Process Experienced By Many Nations And Showing How The Japanese Narrative Forms One Part Of The Interwoven Fabric Of Modern History.With A Sustained Focus On Setting Modern Japan In A Comparative And Global Context, The Modern History Of Japan Is Ideal For Undergraduate Courses In Modern Japanese History, Japanese Politics, Japanese Society, Or Japanese Culture.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Modern History of Japan'? A: The book provides a nuanced exploration of Japan's history from the Tokugawa period to the present, emphasizing the impact of non-elite societal layers on historical developments.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Andrew Gordon, a noted scholar on modern Japanese history.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 400 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'A Modern History of Japan' published? A: The book was published on January 9, 2003.
- Q: Is this book suitable for undergraduate students? A: Yes, it is ideal for undergraduate courses in modern Japanese history, politics, society, or culture.
- Q: What are some key themes covered in the book? A: Key themes include Japan's modernization, the influence of Western culture, and the interconnectedness of Japanese history with global events.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: Does the book discuss Japan's post-World War II history? A: Yes, it covers Japan's experience during and after World War II, including the American occupation and economic changes.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other histories of Japan? A: Gordon's approach focuses on the experiences of ordinary people, providing a comprehensive view of Japan's societal shifts.