Modern Japan: A Social History Since 1868 [Textbook Binding]

J. E. Thomas (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0582259614 | ISBN-13: 978-0582259614 | Publication Date: October 1996

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.

Product Details

• Textbook Binding: 304 pages
• Publisher: Longman Group United Kingdom (October 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0582259614
• ISBN-13: 978-0582259614
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,399,204 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comment by the author, October 31, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Modern Japan: A Social History Since 1868 (Textbook Binding)

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

2.0 out of 5 stars The social emphasis is good but the prose is a dit dry., May 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Modern Japan: A Social History Since 1868 (Textbook Binding)

As a high school teacher of Modern Asian Studies, I attempted to use this book in my classroom. It was not a good book for high school students nor for myself. I found the information interesting but it was bogged down in details. Without prior knowledge of the political and economic events, it may be difficult to follow.