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Perilous Memories: The Asiapacific War(S)
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Perilous Memories Makes A Groundbreaking And Critical Intervention Into Debates About War Memory In The Asiapacific Region. Arguing That Much Is Lost Or Erased When The Asiapacific War(S) Are Reduced To The 19411945 War Between Japan And The United States, This Collection Challenges Mainstream Memories Of The Second World War In Favor Of What Were Actually Multiple, Widespread Conflicts. The Contributors Recuperate Marginalized Or Silenced Memories Of Wars Throughout The Regionnot Only In Japan And The United States But Also In China, Southeast Asia, The Pacific Islands, Okinawa, Taiwan, And Korea.Firmly Based On The Insight That Memory Is Always Mediated And That The Past Is Not A Stable Object, The Volume Demonstrates That We Can Intervene Positively Yet Critically In The Recovery And Reinterpretation Of Events And Experiences That Have Been Pushed To The Peripheries Of The Past. The Contributorsan International List Of Anthropologists, Cultural Critics, Historians, Literary Scholars, And Activistsshow How Both Dominant And Subjugated Memories Have Emerged Out Of Entanglements With Such Forces As Nationalism, Imperialism, Colonialism, Racism, And Sexism. They Consider Both How The Past Is Remembered And Also What The Consequences May Be Of Privileging One Set Of Memories Over Others. Specific Objects Of Study Range From Photographs, Animation, Songs, And Films To Military Occupations And Attacks, Minorities In Wartime, Comfort Women, Commemorative Events, And Postwar Activism In Pursuing Redress And Reparations.Perilous Memories Is A Model For War Memory Intervention And Will Be Of Interest To Historians And Other Scholars And Activists Engaged With Collective Memory, Colonial Studies, U.S. And Asian History, And Cultural Studies.Contributors. Chen Yingzhen, Chungmoo Choi, Vicente M. Diaz, Arif Dirlik, T. Fujitani, Ishihara Masaie, Lamont Lindstrom, George Lipsitz, Marita Sturken, Toyonaga Keisaburo, Utsumi Aiko, Morio Watanabe, Geoffrey M. White, Diana Wong, Daqing Yang, Lisa Yoneyama
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Perilous Memories: The Asia-Pacific War(s)'? A: 'Perilous Memories' explores the complexities of war memory in the Asia-Pacific region, challenging the reduction of the Asia-Pacific War(s) to just the conflict between Japan and the United States from 1941 to 1945.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this book? A: The book features contributions from a diverse group of scholars, including anthropologists, cultural critics, historians, literary scholars, and activists, such as Chen Yingzhen, T. Fujitani, and George Lipsitz.
- Q: What type of content can I expect in the book? A: The book includes a range of content, analyzing memories related to various conflicts in the Asia-Pacific region, examining topics like military occupations, 'comfort women,' and postwar activism.
- Q: Is 'Perilous Memories' suitable for a general audience? A: 'Perilous Memories' is primarily aimed at historians, scholars, and activists interested in collective memory, colonial studies, and cultural studies, though it may also appeal to general readers interested in war history.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Perilous Memories' consists of 472 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its themes and subjects.
- Q: What is the publishing date of this book? A: 'Perilous Memories: The Asia-Pacific War(s)' was published on May 1, 2001.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is sold as 'New', ensuring that customers receive a fresh and unused copy.
- Q: What binding type does the book have? A: 'Perilous Memories' is available in a paperback binding, making it a suitable option for both reading and display.
- Q: Does this book address marginalized perspectives on war? A: Yes, 'Perilous Memories' aims to recuperate and highlight marginalized or silenced memories of wars throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
- Q: What academic fields might benefit from this book? A: Scholars and students in fields such as history, cultural studies, colonial studies, and Asian studies will find 'Perilous Memories' particularly beneficial.