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Sovereignty and Authenticity: Manchukuo and the East Asian Modern (State & Society in East Asia),Used
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In this powerful and provocative book, Prasenjit Duara uses the case of Manchukuo, the Japanese puppet state in northeast China from 19321945, to explore how such antinomies as imperialism and nationalism, modernity and tradition, and governmentality and exploitation interacted in the postWorld War I period. His study of Manchukuo, which had a population of 40 million and was three times the area of Japan, catalyzes a broader understanding of new global trends that characterized much of the twentieth century. Asking why Manchukuo so desperately sought to appear sovereign, Duara examines the cultural and political resources it mobilized to make claims of sovereignty.He argues that Manchukuo, as a transparently constructed 'nationstate,' offers a unique historical laboratory for examining the utilization and transformation of circulating global forces mediated by the 'East Asian modern.' Sovereignty and AUthenticity not only shows how Manchukuo drew technologies of modern nationbuilding from China and Japan, but it provides a window into how some of these techniques and processes were obscured or naturalized in the more successful East Asian nationstates. With its sweepingly original theoretical and comparative perspectives on nationalism and imperialism, this book will be essential reading for all those interested in contemporary history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Sovereignty and Authenticity'? A: The main theme of 'Sovereignty and Authenticity' is the exploration of how concepts like imperialism, nationalism, and modernity interacted in the context of Manchukuo, a Japanese puppet state in northeast China.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Sovereignty and Authenticity' is Prasenjit Duara, a respected scholar in the field of contemporary history.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 13, 2004.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New' in condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book has a paperback binding.
- Q: What are some key features of 'Sovereignty and Authenticity'? A: One key feature is that it provides a theoretical and comparative perspective on nationalism and imperialism, offering insights into the historical context of East Asian modernity.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Sovereignty and Authenticity' is suitable for academic study, particularly for those interested in contemporary history, nationalism, and imperialism.
- Q: What are the main subjects covered in the book? A: The book covers subjects such as Manchukuo's quest for sovereignty, the interaction of global forces, and the historical implications of nation-building in East Asia.
- Q: Can I use this book for research on East Asian history? A: Absolutely, this book is a valuable resource for research on East Asian history, particularly in understanding the dynamics of nationalism and imperialism.