Seaton, Philip A.
Japan's Contested War Memories
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415487801
- author:
- Seaton, Philip A.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 15.6 x 23.4 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Japan's Contested War Memories: A Study of Japan's Struggles with World War II History This book explores how contemporary Japanese society has come to terms with its Second World War history, focusing on the period from 1972 onwards. The author examines the various ways in which the Japanese people narrate, contest and interpret the past, providing a nuanced critique of the way war history is often treated in English-language accounts. The book offers a fresh perspective on Japan's relationship with its wartime past, contrasting with common narratives that portray the country as ignorant, amnesiac or denying its role in the war. By analyzing the complexities of Japanese memory and historical consciousness, Seaton sheds new light on the ongoing debates surrounding Japan's war history. This study will be of interest to scholars and students of Japanese history, politics, cultural studies, sociology and memory theory, offering a thought-provoking exploration of a subject that continues to divide public opinion in Japan.
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