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Japan in War and Peace Selected Essays

John W. Dower

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Reshaping Japan: wartime roots of modern prosperity.

If you're intrigued by the transformation of Japan from its imperial past to a global economic giant, John Dower's essays will provide a captivating perspective. He unveils how Japan's current institutions have deep roots in the country's military past, challenging common narratives. It's a thought-provoking read that offers depth to your understanding of how historical forces can shape a nation's future.

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Japan in War and Peace Selected Essays

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ISBN: 9781565842793
Author: John W. Dower
Publisher: The New Press
Date of Publication: 1995-05-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Politics
Related Topics: Politics, History
Goodreads rating: 4.0
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Drawing on decades of experience and research, John W. Dower, author of the award-winning War Without Mercy , highlights for the first time the resemblances between wartime, postwar, and contemporary Japan. He argues persuasively that the origins of many of the institutions responsible for Japan's dominant position in today's global economy derive from the rapid military industrialization of the 1930s, and not from the post-occupation period, as many have assumed. A brilliant lead essay, "The Useful War," sets the tone for the volume by incisively showing how much of Japan's postwar political and economic structure was prefigured in the wartime organization of that country.
 

Reshaping Japan: wartime roots of modern prosperity.

If you're intrigued by the transformation of Japan from its imperial past to a global economic giant, John Dower's essays will provide a captivating perspective. He unveils how Japan's current institutions have deep roots in the country's military past, challenging common narratives. It's a thought-provoking read that offers depth to your understanding of how historical forces can shape a nation's future.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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