Louis G. Perez revisits Japan's turbulent past and recent events
in the past decade and 21st Century in this revised and fully
expanded second edition of "The History of Japan," a must-have for
all high school and public libraries. This essential resource
provides readers with a comprehensive look at Japan's long and rich
history, examining its politics, culture, philosophy, and religious
beliefs throughout the ages. Also included are up-to-date
discussions of political situations, environmental issues, and even
a glimpse into the cultural lives of the Japanese today. Students
will learn who the Japanese are today, and how the past has shaped
their contemporary society. An updated timeline, appendices, and
glossary, along with an illustrative bibliographical essay that
includes both print and electronic sources, round out this valuable
reference tool.
Roughly the same size as the state of California, the island
nation of Japan is one of the world's most densely populated
nations-not to mention an economic powerhouse and a mecca of
advanced technology. But the Land of the Rising Sun did not always
lead the world with its success in the automobile industry,
innovative electronics, and powerful stock market. Louis G. Perez
revisits Japan's turbulent past and recent events in the past
decade and 21st Century in this revised and fully expanded second
edition of "The History of Japan," a must-have for all high school
and public libraries. This essential resource provides readers with
a comprehensive look at Japan's long and rich history, examining
its politics, culture, philosophy, and religious beliefs throughout
the ages. Also included are up-to-date discussions of political
situations, environmental issues, and even a glimpse into the
cultural lives of the Japanese today. Students will learn who the
Japanese are today, and how the past has shaped their contemporary
society. An updated timeline, appendices, and glossary, along with
an illustrative bibliographical essay that includes both print and
electronic sources, round out this valuable reference tool.
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