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The Rise of Modern Japan, 3rd Edition: Political, Economic, and Social Change since 1850
W.G. Beasley
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Description for The Rise of Modern Japan, 3rd Edition: Political, Economic, and Social Change since 1850
Paperback. Num Pages: 334 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
This clear and authoritative book surveys the history of Japan from the mid 19th century up to the present day. It charts the spectacular rise of Japan, a society which leapt in little more than a generation from the feudal to early industrial forms of organisation - an exceptionally disturbing experience for the Japanese as they left behind the traditional and Asian and moved towards the modern and Western. It examines the turbulent 1930s and an empire won and lost between 1937 and 1945, and investigates the major changes after 1945 including the astonishing economic growth that has been achieved ... Read more
This clear and authoritative book surveys the history of Japan from the mid 19th century up to the present day. It charts the spectacular rise of Japan, a society which leapt in little more than a generation from the feudal to early industrial forms of organisation - an exceptionally disturbing experience for the Japanese as they left behind the traditional and Asian and moved towards the modern and Western. It examines the turbulent 1930s and an empire won and lost between 1937 and 1945, and investigates the major changes after 1945 including the astonishing economic growth that has been achieved ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
Weight
439g
Number of Pages
322
Place of Publication
Gordonsville, United States
ISBN
9780312233730
SKU
V9780312233730
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99-15
About W.G. Beasley
W.G. Beasley is Emeritus professor of the History of the Far East at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. He is also a Fellow of the British Academy and an honorary member of the Japan Academy.
Reviews for The Rise of Modern Japan, 3rd Edition: Political, Economic, and Social Change since 1850
"Characterized by a remarkable clarity of expression and a stylish presentation." - Times Literary Supplement