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The Making of the 'Rape of Nanking': History and Memory in Japan, China, and the United States (Studies of the Weatherhead East ,Used
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On December 13, 1937, the Japanese army attacked and captured the Chinese capital city of Nanjing, planting the risingsun flag atop the city's outer walls. What occurred in the ensuing weeks and months has been the source of a tempestuous debate ever since.It is well known that the Japanese military committed wholesale atrocities after the fall of the city, massacring large numbers of Chinese during the both the Battle of Nanjing and in its aftermath. Yet the exact details of the war crimeshow many people were killed during the battle? How many after? How many women were raped? Were prisoners executed? How unspeakable were the acts committed?are the source of controversy among Japanese, Chinese, and American historians to this day.In The Making of the 'Rape of Nanking Takashi Yoshida examines how views of the Nanjing Massacre have evolved in history writing and public memory in Japan, China, and the United States. For these nations, the question of how to treat the legacy of Nanjingwhether to deplore it, sanitize it, rationalize it, or even ignore ithas aroused passions revolving around ethics, nationality, and historical identity. Drawing on a rich analysis of Chinese, Japanese, and American history textbooks and newspapers, Yoshida traces the evolvingand often conflictingunderstandings of the Nanjing Massacre, revealing how changing social and political environments have influenced the debate. Yoshida suggests that, from the 1970s on, the dispute over Nanjing has become more lively, more globalized, and immeasurably more intense, due in part to Japanese revisionist history and a renewed emphasis on patriotic education in China.While today it is easy to assume that the Nanjing Massacre has always been viewed as an emblem of Japan's wartime aggression in China, the image of the 'Rape of Nanking' is a much more recent icon in public consciousness. Takashi Yoshida analyzes the process by which the Nanjing Massacre has become an international symbol, and provides a fair and respectful treatment of the politically charged and controversial debate over its history.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Making of the Rape of Nanking'? A: The book primarily discusses the historical events surrounding the Nanjing Massacre, focusing on the atrocities committed by the Japanese army in 1937 and how these events have been interpreted and remembered in Japan, China, and the United States.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Making of the Rape of Nanking' is Takashi Yoshida, a historian who examines the evolving narratives surrounding the Nanjing Massacre.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on March 4, 2009.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 280 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is part of the Studies of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute series and provides a thorough analysis suitable for academic study and research on the Nanjing Massacre.
- Q: Does the book include primary sources or references? A: Yes, Takashi Yoshida draws on a rich analysis of history textbooks, newspapers, and other sources to support his examination of the Nanjing Massacre.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the historical interpretation of the Nanjing Massacre, the influence of national identity on memory, and the impact of educational narratives in Japan, China, and the U.S.
- Q: What perspectives does the book address regarding the Nanjing Massacre? A: The book addresses conflicting perspectives from Japanese, Chinese, and American historians, highlighting how these viewpoints have evolved over time.
- Q: Is this book recommended for general readers or only for specialists? A: While it is academically rigorous, 'The Making of the Rape of Nanking' is also accessible to general readers interested in history, ethics, and memory.