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Japan in Crisis: Essays on Taisho Democracy (Volume 20) (Michigan Classics in Japanese Studies),Used
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The transition between the reign of the powerful Emperor Meiji and that of his weak successor Taisho was marked by the emergence of a new individualism in Japanese society, a separation of culture and politics that led to the demise of the traditional Japanese selfdedication to the interests of the state and to a corresponding dedication to modernization in all spheres of existence. The widespread social, political, economic, and cultural changes that occurred during the years of Japan's modernization movement in the early twentieth century are discussed in thirteen essays by Japanese and American scholars. The contributors employ a diversity of disciplinary and historical approaches: the volume contains essays on intellectual, literary, economic, diplomatic, political, and social history covering the period from 1900 to 1945. The essays relate the new individualism of the Taisho years to such phenomena as literary naturalism, political socialism, the failure of economic expansion, and industrial and agricultural unrest.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Japan in Crisis: Essays on Taisho Democracy'? A: The book explores the emergence of individualism in Japanese society during the Taisho era, highlighting the separation of culture and politics and its impact on modernization.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this volume? A: The essays are contributed by both Japanese and American scholars, providing diverse disciplinary and historical perspectives.
- Q: What topics are covered in the essays? A: Topics include intellectual, literary, economic, diplomatic, political, and social history from 1900 to 1945, relating to the new individualism of the Taisho years.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 480 pages.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'Japan in Crisis: Essays on Taisho Democracy'.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as new.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: It was published on January 1, 1999.
- Q: Can this book provide insights into Japan's modernization? A: Yes, the essays discuss the social, political, economic, and cultural changes during Japan's modernization movement in the early twentieth century.
- Q: Is there a specific historical period that the essays focus on? A: The essays focus on the historical period from 1900 to 1945.