Modern Japan the American Nexus [Paperback]

John Hunter Boyle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1993

Selective in the subjects presented, this text covers the most salient and engaging topics in great detail and from a variety of perspectives. The author, who lived in Japan for five years as a soldier, government employee, Fulbright scholar, translator, and editor, suveys the history by examining the setting, Japanese society and culture. Boxed material throughout the book provides supplementary or anecdotal information and presents material on baseball in each chapter that follows the progression of this sport, a shared cultural icon.

Product Details

• Paperback: 426 pages
• Publisher: Harcourt College Pub (January 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0155003240
• ISBN-13: 978-0155003248
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,819,696 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive text!, June 11, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Modern Japan the American Nexus (Paperback)

This book is the definitive text on the connection between the United States and Japan. Readable not just for the historian, but the layman as well, the writing is superb. Snippets of information in side boxes offer amusing and informative anecdotes. One major strength of this work is that fact that the reader comes away with an idea of the Japanese perspective on the West, specifically the United States. Often either demonized or put on a pedestal by Westerners, this book provides insight into both the strengths and weaknesses of Japan as well as the West. The only drawback is that this book ends in the early 1990s, before the onset of deep recession in Japan. It would be of great value to get Dr. Boyle's perspective on the decade of the 90s and how the Japanese recession has affected Japan-US relations, as well as Japanese attitudes towards Japan itself.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun to read., March 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Modern Japan the American Nexus (Paperback)

The book is written in a way that will keep your eyes glued to the page. It is simply a pleasure to read. The little information tidbits in the grey boxes are an added bonus.