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The Columbia Guide to Modern Japanese History
Gary Allinson
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Description for The Columbia Guide to Modern Japanese History
Hardback. The first all-inclusive, single-volume guide to the history of modern Japan-conveniently divided into easy-to-use sections that provide a narrative, topical compendium, resource guide, and selected documents Series: Columbia Guides to Asian History. Num Pages: 320 pages, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJF; HBLL; HBTB; JFC; JPH; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 24. Weight in Grams: 544.
Japan's transformation from an isolated society to a military empire and, after a crushing defeat in World War II, into one of the world's foremost economic powers is one of the most fascinating stories of modern history. Although much has been written about modern Japan, no reference book has analyzed its political, economic, social, and cultural history to render a holistic account of the sweeping changes Japan has undergone since 1850. Now, with The Columbia Guide to Modern Japanese History, Gary D. Allinson presents this much-needed learning resource for students of Japanese society and for lay readers seeking to better ... Read more
Japan's transformation from an isolated society to a military empire and, after a crushing defeat in World War II, into one of the world's foremost economic powers is one of the most fascinating stories of modern history. Although much has been written about modern Japan, no reference book has analyzed its political, economic, social, and cultural history to render a holistic account of the sweeping changes Japan has undergone since 1850. Now, with The Columbia Guide to Modern Japanese History, Gary D. Allinson presents this much-needed learning resource for students of Japanese society and for lay readers seeking to better ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Series
Columbia Guides to Asian History
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231111447
SKU
V9780231111447
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About Gary Allinson
Gary D. Allinson is the Ellen Bayard Weedon Professor of East Asian Studies at the University of Virginia. His many works on the social, economic, political, urban, and labor history of modern Japan include Japanese Urbanism, Suburban Tokyo, Political Dynamics in Contemporary Japan, and Japan's Postwar History.
Reviews for The Columbia Guide to Modern Japanese History
This is a very good book... [Allinson's] historical narrative is excellent. It is spare in the trivia that hinder general readers, and rich in analysis and interpretation.
Louis G. Perez Journal of Asian History In the Columbia Guide, Gary Allinson has given us an innovative and reliable narrative and usable reference tools for Japan's modern history. It has practical ... Read more
Louis G. Perez Journal of Asian History In the Columbia Guide, Gary Allinson has given us an innovative and reliable narrative and usable reference tools for Japan's modern history. It has practical ... Read more