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The Pacific War - Aftermaths, Remembrance and Culture (Paperback)
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The Pacific War - Aftermaths, Remembrance and Culture (Paperback)
Series: Routledge Studies in the Modern History of Asia
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The Pacific War is an umbrella term that refers collectively to a
disparate set of wars, however, this book presents a strong case
for considering this assemblage of conflicts as a collective,
singular war. It highlights the genuine thematic commonalities in
the legacies of war that cohere across the Asia-Pacific and shows
how the wars, both individually and collectively, wrought dramatic
change to the geo-political makeup of the region. This book
discusses the cultural, political and social implications of the
Pacific War and engages with debates over the war's impact,
legacies, and continuing cultural resonances. Crucially, it
examines the meanings and significance of the Second World War from
a truly international perspective and the contributors present
fascinating case studies that highlight the myriad of localised
idiosyncrasies in how the Pacific War has been remembered and
deployed in political contexts. The chapters trace the shared
legacy that the individual wars had on demographics, culture and
mobility across the Asia Pacific, and demonstrate how in the
aftermath of the war political borders were transformed and new
nation states emerged. The book also considers racial and sexual
tensions which accompanied the arrival of both Allied and Axis
personnel and their long lasting consequences, as well as the
impact returning veterans and the war crime trials that followed
the conflict had on societies in the region. In doing so, it
succeeds in illuminating the events and issues that unfolded in the
weeks, months, and indeed decades after the war. This
interdisciplinary volume examines the aftermaths and legacies of
war for individuals, communities, and institutions across South,
Southeast, and East Asia, Oceania, and the Pacific world. As such,
it will be welcomed by students and scholars of Asian history,
modern history and cultural history, as well as by those interested
in issues of memory and commemoration.
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