Harding, Christopher

Japan Story: In Search of a Nation, 1850 to the Present

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ISBN 13:
9780141985374
author:
Harding, Christopher
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
528
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 2.3 centimetres (0
Genre:
History, Asia, Japan,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£11.95

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Japan Story: In Search of a Nation, 1850 to the Present A fresh and surprising account of Japan's culture from its 'opening up' in the mid-nineteenth century to the present. This book tells the story through the eyes of those who resisted modernization, including writers, artists, rebels, and ordinary people struggling with the consequences of rapid change. We encounter a diverse range of individuals who failed to fit into mainstream Japan - from those seeking the eternal feminine to feminists rebelling against state-sanctioned subservience. Their stories are a testament to the complexities and contradictions of modern Japanese society. This is a nuanced exploration of a nation's search for identity, culture, and meaning in the face of rapid transformation. Through their experiences, we gain insight into the social, cultural, and psychological fallout of Japan's modernization. A thought-provoking and deeply human account that sheds new light on this fascinating period in Japanese history.

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