Introducing Modern Japan

Author : Christopher Goto-Jones
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2009-04-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9780191568213

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Modern Japan: A Very Short Introduction by Christopher Goto-Jones Pdf

Japan is arguably today's most successful industrial economy, combining almost unprecedented affluence with social stability and apparent harmony. Japanese goods and cultural products are consumed all over the world, ranging from animated movies and computer games all the way through to cars, semiconductors, and management techniques. In many ways, Japan is an icon of the modern world, and yet it remains something of an enigma to many, who see it as a confusing montage of the alien and the familiar, the ancient and modern. The aim of this Very Short Introduction is to explode the myths and explore the reality of modern Japan - by taking a concise look at its history, economy, politics, and culture. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Richard John Bowring,Haruko Uryu Laurie
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2004-03-18
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 052154887X

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An Introduction to Modern Japanese: Volume 1, Grammar Lessons by Richard John Bowring,Haruko Uryu Laurie Pdf

A two-volume introduction to written and spoken Japanese, comprising fifty-two lessons with exercises and vocabularies.

Author : 水谷修,水谷信子
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Japanese language
ISBN : WISC:89039263124

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教授法の手引 by 水谷修,水谷信子 Pdf

Author : Elise K. Tipton
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 0415185386

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Modern Japan by Elise K. Tipton Pdf

Ranging from the Tokugwa period to the present day, this text provides a concise and fascinating introduction to the social, cultural and political history of modern Japan. Tipton covers political and economic developments and shows how they relate to social themes and developments. Her survey covers traditional political history as well as areas growing in interest: gender issues, labor conditions and ethnic minorities.

Author : Marius B. Jansen
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 933 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009-07-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780674039100

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The Making of Modern Japan by Marius B. Jansen Pdf

Magisterial in vision, sweeping in scope, this monumental work presents a seamless account of Japanese society during the modern era, from 1600 to the present. A distillation of more than fifty years’ engagement with Japan and its history, it is the crowning work of our leading interpreter of the modern Japanese experience. Since 1600 Japan has undergone three periods of wrenching social and institutional change, following the imposition of hegemonic order on feudal society by the Tokugawa shogun; the opening of Japan’s ports by Commodore Perry; and defeat in World War II. The Making of Modern Japan charts these changes: the social engineering begun with the founding of the shogunate in 1600, the emergence of village and castle towns with consumer populations, and the diffusion of samurai values in the culture. Marius Jansen covers the making of the modern state, the adaptation of Western models, growing international trade, the broadening opportunity in Japanese society with industrialization, and the postwar occupation reforms imposed by General MacArthur. Throughout, the book gives voice to the individuals and views that have shaped the actions and beliefs of the Japanese, with writers, artists, and thinkers, as well as political leaders given their due. The story this book tells, though marked by profound changes, is also one of remarkable consistency, in which continuities outweigh upheavals in the development of society, and successive waves of outside influence have only served to strengthen a sense of what is unique and native to Japanese experience. The Making of Modern Japan takes us to the core of this experience as it illuminates one of the contemporary world’s most compelling transformations.

Author : Janet Hunter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317870852

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The Emergence of Modern Japan by Janet Hunter Pdf

The main emphasis of this book is upon political, social and economic developments, as conditioned by Japan's interaction with the outside world, the advance of industrialisation and the emergence of the Japanese nation state. Unlike previous textbooks on the history of modern Japan, Janet Hunter's book adopts a thematic approach which makes the period much more accessible for readers who wish to pursue their particular interests throughout the period. Moreover, it will also establish a greater awareness of the cultural and institutional continuities which are crucial to any proper understanding of modern Japan.

Author : William G. Beasley
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : History
ISBN : 0520034953

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Modern Japan by William G. Beasley Pdf

Author : Kitaoka Shinichi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780429808463

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The Political History of Modern Japan by Kitaoka Shinichi Pdf

Spanning the 130-year period between the end of the Tokugawa Era and the end of the Cold War, this book introduces students to the formation, collapse, and rebirth of the modern Japanese state. It demonstrates how, faced with foreign threats, Japan developed a new governing structure to deal with these challenges and in turn gradually shaped its international environment. Had Japan been a self-sufficient power, like the United States, it is unlikely that external relations would have exercised such great control over the nation. And, if it were a smaller country, it may have been completely pressured from the outside and could not have influenced the global stage on its own. For better or worse therefore, this book argues, Japan was neither too large nor too small. Covering the major events, actors, and institutions of Japan’s modern history, the key themes discussed include: Building the Meiji state and Constitution. The establishment of Parliament. The First Sino-Japanese and Russo-Japanese Wars. Party Politics and International Cooperation. The Pacific War. Development of LDP politics. Changes in the international order and the end of the Cold War. This book, written by one of Japan's leading experts on Japan's political history, will be an essential resource for students of Japanese modern history and politics.

Author : M. Low
Publisher : Springer
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2005-05-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781403981110

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Building a Modern Japan by M. Low Pdf

In the late Nineteenth-century, the Japanese embarked on a program of westernization in the hope of building a strong and modern nation. Science, technology and medicine played an important part, showing European nations that Japan was a world power worthy of respect. It has been acknowledged that state policy was important in the development of industries but how well-organized was the state and how close were government-business relations? The book seeks to answer these questions and others. The first part deals with the role of science and medicine in creating a healthy nation. The second part of the book is devoted to examining the role of technology, and business-state relations in building a modern nation.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Japan
ISBN : UCSD:31822017451584

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Introducing Modern Japan by Anonim Pdf

Contains transcripts of lectures given at the Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan, Washington D.C

Author : Mikiso Hane
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 583 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429974601

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Modern Japan by Mikiso Hane Pdf

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.

Author : J.E. Thomas
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317889977

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Modern Japan by J.E. Thomas Pdf

J E Thomas examines the historical roots of Japanese social structures and preoccupations and he sets these within the broad chronological framework of Japan's political and military development. The book can thus serve as an introduction to modern Japan in a more general sense - but its focus throughout is on the people themselves. Professor Thomas gives due attention to the Japanese mainstream; but he also discusses those other sections of the community which have traditionally been underprivileged or marginalised - most obviously women, but also minority groups and outcasts - and the Japanese attitude to foreigners beyond her shores.

Author : Benjamin C. Duke
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780813544038

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The History of Modern Japanese Education by Benjamin C. Duke Pdf

The History of Modern Japanese Education is the first account in English of the construction of a national school system in Japan, as outlined in the 1872 document, the Gakusei. Divided into three parts tracing decades of change, the book begins by exploring the feudal background for the Gakusei during the Tokugawa era which produced the initial leaders of modern Japan. Next, Benjamin Duke traces the Ministry of Education's investigations of the 1870s to determine the best western model for Japan, including the decision to adopt American teaching methods. He then goes on to cover the eventual "reverse course" sparked by the Imperial Household protest that the western model overshadowed cherished Japanese traditions. Ultimately, the 1890 Imperial Rescript on Education integrated Confucian teachings of loyalty and filial piety with Imperial ideology, laying the moral basis for a western-style academic curriculum in the nation's schools.

Author : Conrad Totman
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1995-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520203563

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Early Modern Japan by Conrad Totman Pdf

This thoughtfully organized survey of Japan's early modern period (1568-1868) is a remarkable blend of political, economic, intellectual, literary, and cultural history. The only truly comprehensive study in English of the Tokugawa period, it also introduces a new ecological perspective, covering natural disasters, resource use, demographics, and river control.

Author : Linda K. Menton
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0824825314

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The Rise of Modern Japan by Linda K. Menton Pdf

Graphs, charts, photographs, maps, and timelines enhance a history of modern Japan.