A valuable companion reference
Concentrating on the period following Admiral Perry's visit in the
1850's, the encyclopedia examines the historical events, leaders,
and societal pressures in the country's recent past that affected
Japan's entry into the modern age. Like its companion volume, the
encyclopedia covers important political topics, the arts, religion,
business, literature, education, journalism, and other major
social, cultural, and economic forces.
Looks at the emperor and nationalism
Emphasizing the close ties that always existed between the emperor
system and nationalism, the encyclopedia carefully explores the
various forms of nationalism that flourished since the middle of
the last century, discusses how hte supernationalism of the
beginning of the century ultimately led to World War II, looks at
the uniquely Japanese custom of national self-analysis, and
examines the country's remarkable postwar market-building economic
nationalism.
Charts major influencesand contemporary concerns
The "Encyclopedia "brings together in a single volume the major
themes and currents that influenced and shaped Japan into a modern
economic giant. Ranging over the entire spectrum of modern Japanese
history, expert contributors provide concise entries on specific
episodes and individuals, as well as longer articles on broad
topics such as militarism, labor, cinema, censorship, and returning
students. The "Encyclopedia " also examines many of the forces
driving Japan today: trade relationships, attitudes towards World
War II, therole of national defense, whether to revise the
constitution, dealing with unskilled foreign labor, and more. All
major entries are followed by an English-language bibliography for
pursuing subjects in depth.
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