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The Making Of Modern Japan,Used
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Magisterial In Vision, Sweeping In Scope, This Monumental Work Presents A Seamless Account Of Japanese Society During The Modern Era, From 1600 To The Present. A Distillation Of More Than Fifty Years' Engagement With Japan And Its History, It Is The Crowning Work Of Our Leading Interpreter Of The Modern Japanese Experience.Since 1600 Japan Has Undergone Three Periods Of Wrenching Social And Institutional Change, Following The Imposition Of Hegemonic Order On Feudal Society By The Tokugawa Shogun; The Opening Of Japan'S Ports By Commodore Perry; And Defeat In World War Ii. The Making Of Modern Japan Charts These Changes: The Social Engineering Begun With The Founding Of The Shogunate In 1600, The Emergence Of Village And Castle Towns With Consumer Populations, And The Diffusion Of Samurai Values In The Culture.Jansen Covers The Making Of The Modern State, The Adaptation Of Western Models, Growing International Trade, The Broadening Opportunity In Japanese Society With Industrialization, And The Postwar Occupation Reforms Imposed By General Macarthur. Throughout, The Book Gives Voice To The Individuals And Views That Have Shaped The Actions And Beliefs Of The Japanese, With Writers, Artists, And Thinkers, As Well As Political Leaders Given Their Due.The Story This Book Tells, Though Marked By Profound Changes, Is Also One Of Remarkable Consistency, In Which Continuities Outweigh Upheavals In The Development Of Society, And Successive Waves Of Outside Influence Have Only Served To Strengthen A Sense Of What Is Unique And Native To Japanese Experience. The Making Of Modern Japan Takes Us To The Core Of This Experience As It Illuminates One Of The Contemporary World'S Most Compelling Transformations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Making of Modern Japan'? A: The book provides a comprehensive account of Japanese society from 1600 to the present, highlighting significant social and institutional changes throughout the modern era.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Making of Modern Japan' is Marius B. Jansen, a leading interpreter of Japanese history.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been previously owned but remains in very good shape.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Making of Modern Japan' have? A: The book contains 936 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: What significant periods does the book cover in Japanese history? A: It covers three major periods: the Tokugawa shogunate, the opening of Japan's ports, and the post-World War II era.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: Key themes include social engineering, the adaptation of Western models, industrialization, and the impact of postwar reforms.
- Q: When was 'The Making of Modern Japan' published? A: The book was published on December 8, 2000.
- Q: Is there any specific audience for this book? A: The book is suitable for readers interested in Japanese history, sociology, and cultural studies.
- Q: What makes this book a significant work on Japanese history? A: It distills over fifty years of research and engagement with Japan, offering insights into the continuity and changes in Japanese society.