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Kamikaze, Cherry Blossoms, And Nationalisms: The Militarization Of Aesthetics In Japanese History
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Why Did Almost One Thousand Highly Educated Student Soldiers Volunteer To Serve In Japan'S Tokkotai (Kamikaze) Operations Near The End Of World War Ii, Even Though Japan Was Losing The War? In This Fascinating Study Of The Role Of Symbolism And Aesthetics In Totalitarian Ideology, Emiko Ohnukitierney Shows How The State Manipulated The Timehonored Japanese Symbol Of The Cherry Blossom To Convince People That It Was Their Honor To Die Like Beautiful Falling Cherry Petals For The Emperor.Drawing On Diaries Never Before Published In English, Ohnukitierney Describes These Young Men'S Agonies And Even Defiance Against The Imperial Ideology. Passionately Devoted To Cosmopolitan Intellectual Traditions, The Pilots Saw The Cherry Blossom Not In Militaristic Terms, But As A Symbol Of The Painful Beauty And Unresolved Ambiguities Of Their Tragically Brief Lives. Using Japan As An Example, The Author Breaks New Ground In The Understanding Of Symbolic Communication, Nationalism, And Totalitarian Ideologies And Their Execution.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Kamikaze, Cherry Blossoms, and Nationalisms'? A: The main theme explores how the Japanese state manipulated the symbolism of the cherry blossom to influence and motivate 'student soldiers' in kamikaze operations during World War II.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Kamikaze, Cherry Blossoms, and Nationalisms' is Emiko Ohnuki-Tierney.
- Q: What unique sources does the author use in this study? A: Emiko Ohnuki-Tierney uses previously unpublished diaries in English to provide insight into the thoughts and feelings of the 'student soldiers'.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 428 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: This book was published on October 1, 2002.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the connections between symbolism, nationalism, and totalitarian ideologies through the lens of Japanese history.
- Q: Is there any specific focus on the experiences of the kamikaze pilots? A: Yes, the book focuses on the experiences, agonies, and even defiance of the kamikaze pilots regarding the imperial ideology.
- Q: What makes this book significant in the study of Japanese history? A: This book is significant as it breaks new ground in understanding the role of aesthetics and symbolism in shaping nationalistic and militaristic ideologies.
- Q: Is the book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic research, especially in fields such as history, cultural studies, and political science.