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The sixth and final volume in the series published for the Conference on Modern Japan reviews the political, economic and foreign policy problems faced by Japan during the 1930's and '40's. James Morley's introductory chapter, 'Choice and Consequence,' and Edwin O. Reisehauer's conclusion. 'What Went Wrong?' define the context of the discussion.Contents: 'Foreword,' John Whitney Hall. 1. 'Introduction: Choice and Consequence,' James William Morley. PART ONE: Political and Military. II. 'The Bureaucracy as a Political Force, 192045,' Robert M. Spaulding, Jr. III. 'Retrogression in Japan's Foreign Policy DecisionMaking Process,' Chihiro Hosoya. IV. 'The Failure of Military Expansionism,' Akira Iriye. V. 'The Radical Left and the Failure of Communism,' George M. Beekmann. PART TWO: Economic and Social. VI. 'Rural Origins of Japanese Fascism,' R. P. Dore and Tsutomu Ouchi. VII. 'The Economic Muddle of the 192O's,' Hugh I. Patrick. VIII. 'Big Business and Politics in Prewar Japan,' Arthur E. Tiedemann. PAKT THREE: Intellectual. IX. 'Intellectuals as Visionaries of the New Asian Order,' James B. Crowley. X. 'Nakano Seigo and the Spirit of the Meiji Restoration in Twentieth Century Japan,' Tetsuo Najita. XI. 'Oyama Ikuo and the Search for Democracy,' Peter Duus. PART FOUR: Comparisons and Conclusions. XII. 'Japan and Germany in the Interwar Period,' Kentaro Hayashi. XIII. 'What Went Wrong?' Edwin O. Reischauer. Index.Originally published in 1972.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest printondemand technology to again make available previously outofprint books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Dilemmas of Growth in Prewar Japan'? A: The book reviews the political, economic, and foreign policy challenges Japan faced during the 1930s and 1940s.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Dilemmas of Growth in Prewar Japan' is James William Morley.
- Q: When was this book originally published? A: This book was originally published on February 21, 1972.
- Q: What are the key themes covered in the book? A: Key themes include political and military issues, economic and social challenges, and comparisons with other nations, particularly Germany.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 538 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition is a hardcover.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, it is the sixth and final volume in a series published for the Conference on Modern Japan.
- Q: What technology does the Princeton Legacy Library use for this edition? A: The Princeton Legacy Library uses print-on-demand technology to produce this edition.
- Q: What can readers expect from the introductory chapter? A: The introductory chapter, 'Choice and Consequence' by James Morley, sets the context for the discussions on Japan's historical dilemmas.
- Q: Does the book include an index? A: Yes, the book includes an index for easy reference to topics discussed.