Modern Japan A Social and Political History Nissan Institute Routledge Japanese Studies 2nd Edition by Elise K Tipton ISBN 0415418704  978-0415418706

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ISBN 10: 0415418704

ISBN 13: 978-0415418706

Author: Elise K Tipton

 

This thoroughly updated second edition of Modern Japan provides a concise and fascinating introduction to the social, cultural and political history of modern Japan. Ranging from the Tokugawa period to the present day, the book charts the country’s evolution into a modernized, economic and political world power.

Dealing with a broad and stimulating range of topics in an engaging style that will appeal to university students and the general reader, this book weaves social and political developments and balances a micro with a macro approach, introducing details about everyday lives that shed light on the bigger picture of major historical changes. Its systematic attention to gender issues, minorities and popular culture distinguishes this history and contributes to a sense of the complexity and diversity of modern Japanese society.

Completely up-to-date and including many new images and a timeline that charts important events, this highly accessible and comprehensive textbook is an essential resource for students, scholars and teachers of Japanese history, politics culture and society.

Modern Japan A Social and Political History Nissan Institute Routledge Japanese Studies 2nd Table of contents:

1. Introduction: Understanding Modern Japan

   • Defining Modern Japan
   • Key Themes and Frameworks
   • Sources and Methodology

2. Chapter 1: The Tokugawa Period and the Foundations of Modern Japan

   • Social Structure and Governance
   • Economic Life in Tokugawa Japan
   • Intellectual Movements and Early Reformers

3. Chapter 2: The Meiji Restoration and the Transformation of Japan

   • The End of Feudalism
   • Political and Economic Reforms
   • The Rise of Imperial Japan

4. Chapter 3: Japan’s Rapid Modernization and the Emergence of a New Society

   • Industrialization and Urbanization
   • Education and the Development of National Identity
   • Social Changes and New Political Ideologies

5. Chapter 4: Political Institutions and the Japanese State

   • The Constitution of 1889
   • The Role of the Emperor and Political Power
   • The Rise of Political Parties and Social Movements

6. Chapter 5: The Empire of Japan and its Impact on Society

   • Imperial Expansion and Colonialism
   • Japan’s Military and Political Influence in East Asia
   • Social and Economic Impacts of Empire

7. Chapter 6: The Interwar Period and the Rise of Militarism

   • Economic Challenges and Political Struggles
   • The Militarization of Society
   • Japan’s Role in the International System

8. Chapter 7: Japan’s Role in World War II and Its Aftermath

   • The Path to War
   • The Social and Political Effects of WWII
   • The Impact of Defeat and the U.S. Occupation

9. Chapter 8: Postwar Japan: Political and Economic Reconstruction

   • The Constitution of 1947
   • Economic Recovery and the “Japanese Miracle”
   • Social Changes and New Political Dynamics

10. Chapter 9: Contemporary Japan: Challenges and Opportunities

    • The Political Landscape in the 21st Century
    • Social Issues and Changing Demographics
    • Japan’s Role in Global Politics

11. Conclusion: The Evolution of Modern Japan

    • Continuity and Change
    • The Future of Japanese Society and Politics

 

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