Integrating political events with cultural, economic, and
intellectual movements, "Modern Japan" provides a balanced and
authoritative survey of modern Japanese history. A summary of
Japan's early history, emphasizing institutions and systems that
influenced Japanese society, provides a well-rounded introduction
to this essential volume, which focuses on the Tokugawa period to
the present.
The fifth edition of "Modern Japan" is updated throughout to
include the latest information on Japan's international relations,
including secret diplomatic correspondence recently disclosed on
WikiLeaks. This edition brings Japanese history up to date in the
post 9/11 era, detailing current issues such as: the impact of the
Gulf Wars on Japanese international relations, the March 2011
earthquake, tsunami, and subsequent nuclear accident, the recent
tumultuous change of political leadership, and Japan's current
economic and global status. An updated chronological chart, list of
prime ministers, and bibliography are also included.
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