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Sources of Japanese Tradition, Vol. 2,Used
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Since it was first published more than forty years ago, Sources of Japanese Tradition, Volume 2, has been considered the authoritative sourcebook for readers and scholars interested in Japan from the eighteenth century to the postWorld War II period. Now greatly expanded to include the entire twentieth century, and beginning in 1600, Sources of Japanese Tradition presents writings by modern Japan's most important philosophers, religious figures, writers and political leaders. The volume also offers extensive introductory essays and commentary to assist in understanding the documents' historical settings and significance. Wonderfully varied in its selections, this eagerly anticipated expanded edition has revised many of the texts from the original edition and added a great many not included or translated before. New additions include documents on the postwar era, the importance of education in the process of modernization, and women's issues.Beginning with documents from the founding of the Tokugawa shogunate, the collection's essays, manifestos, religious tracts, political documents, and memoirs reflect major Japanese religious, philosophical, social and political movements. Subjects covered include the spread of neoConfucian and Buddhist teachings, Japanese poetry and aesthetics, and the Meiji Restoration. Other documents reflect the major political trends and events of the period: the abolition of feudalism, agrarian reform, the emergence of poltical parties and liberalism, and the SinoJapanese and RussoJapanese Wars. The collection also includes Western and Japanese impressions of each other through Western religious missions and commercial and cultural exchanges. These selections underscore Japanese and Western apprehension of and fascination with each other.As Japan entered the twentieth century, new political and social movements Marxism, anarchism, socialism, nationalism, and feminism entered the national consciousness. Later readings in the collection look at the buildup to war with the United States, military defeat and American occupation. Documents from the postwar period echo Japan's struggle with its own history and its development as a capitalist democracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Sources of Japanese Tradition, Vol. 2'? A: 'Sources of Japanese Tradition, Vol. 2' focuses on Japan's historical and cultural developments from the eighteenth century to the post-World War II era, including key philosophical, religious, and political writings.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by William Theodore De Bary, a renowned scholar in Japanese studies.
- Q: What topics are covered in this volume? A: This volume covers a wide range of topics, including neo-Confucian and Buddhist teachings, Japanese poetry, the Meiji Restoration, political trends, and the impact of Western influences on Japan.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'Sources of Japanese Tradition, Vol. 2' contains 406 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for both scholars and general readers? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible for both scholars and general readers interested in Japanese history and culture.
- Q: Does this edition include any new or revised texts? A: Yes, this expanded edition includes many revised texts and additional documents that were not included or translated in prior editions.
- Q: What is the significance of the essays included in this volume? A: The essays provide context and commentary that help readers understand the historical significance and settings of the included documents.
- Q: When was 'Sources of Japanese Tradition, Vol. 2' first published? A: 'Sources of Japanese Tradition, Vol. 2' was first published on April 15, 1964.
- Q: How does this volume address women's issues in Japan? A: This volume includes documents that discuss women's issues, particularly in the context of modernization and the socio-political changes in Japan during the twentieth century.