Modern Japan: A Social History Since 1868

By J.E. Thomas

Book Overview

J E Thomas examines the historical roots of Japanese social structures and preoccupations and he sets these within the broad chronological framework of Japan's political and military development. The book can thus serve as an introduction to modern Japan in a more general sense - but its focus throughout is on the people themselves. Professor Thomas gives due attention to the Japanese mainstream; but he also discusses those other sections of the community which have traditionally been underprivileged or marginalised - most obviously women, but also minority groups and outcasts - and the Japanese attitude to foreigners beyond her shores.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0025VFX4K
• ISBN13: 9780582259614
• Release Date: October 1996
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.4"

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Comment by the author

The comment made above is fair in the sense that the book is designed for undergraduates rather that high school children. It is supposed that students would know at least the outlines of the main events in Japanese history.J.E.Thomas