A Modern History of Japan: From Tokugawa Times to the Present

by Andrew Gordon (Author)

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ISBN-13: 978-0195220292

ISBN-10: 0195110617

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In The Modern History of Japan: From Tokugawa Times to the Present, Andrew Gordon paints a richly nuanced and strikingly original portrait of the last two centuries of Japanese history. He takes students from the days of the shogunate--the feudal overlordship of the Tokugawa family--through
the modernizing revolution launched by midlevel samurai in the late nineteenth century; the adoption of Western hairstyles, clothing, and military organization; and the nation's first experiments with mass democracy after World War I. Gordon offers the finest synthesis to date of Japan's passage
through militarism, World War II, the American occupation, and the subsequent economic rollercoaster. But the true ingenuity and value of Gordon's approach lies in his close attention to the non-elite layers of society. Here students will see the influence of outside ideas, products, and culture on
home life, labor unions, political parties, gender relations, and popular entertainment. The book examines Japan's struggles to define the meaning of its modernization, from villages and urban neighborhoods, to factory floors and middle managers' offices, to the imperial court. Most importantly, it
illuminates the interconnectedness of Japanese developments with world history, demonstrating how Japan's historical passage represents a variation of a process experienced by many nations and showing how the Japanese narrative forms one part of the interwoven fabric of modern history.
With a sustained focus on setting modern Japan in a comparative and global context, The Modern History of Japan is ideal for undergraduate courses in modern Japanese history, Japanese politics, Japanese society, or Japanese culture.

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Charlotte S. Hibner

Paperback rental received with damaged cover!

Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2021

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Received this book with "razor blade/ box cutter" type slice through front cover. I am taping so front cover does not come loose. This is a rental that I do not want to be charged for when I return.

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Scott Whitman

A model for many other history textbooks

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2014

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One of the most direct and succinct textbooks I have used, Gordon streamlines the presentation of history in the interest of keeping his discussion of the material on track, and the reader engaged and focused. Though some may object to Gordon's lower use of illustrating examples and less in depth discussion of particular topics, the end result of creating a less dense textbook that is more pleasant to read and more engaging is ultimately worth it. Instructors using this as assigned reading should be sure to spend time on presenting material of focus in more depth, while students should realize that this textbook will likely not cover everything they will need to know in full depth.

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Emerald

Great for busy people

Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2013

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I had to get this text for a class, but unlike most required reading, this was actually enjoyable and entertaining. Also, the book is conveniently divided into rather short sections, making it easy to read a section or two between classes.

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La'Teef evans

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2016

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Very enjoyable to read compared to other history "textbooks" I've read on Japan

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LJ. Sledge

Arrived on time

Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2018

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Bought for son's class

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Nice price!

Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2015

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Very new condition! Nice price!

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Richard A Grudzinski

reads easily as a good fiction

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2018

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Well written, true facts, reads easily as a good fiction book

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Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2018

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World of Books order was highlighted and poorly noted. Wide West I erred they were excellent

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aidan

Does What it says

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2015

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For anyone studying the aforementioned topic this is a must
Presented well and highly informative, this could save your uni degree

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GREAT BOOK

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2019

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for students of Japanese history

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2010

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A fantastic overview. You can skim through and find relevant information, or read in-depth on a whole host of angles in a very thorough way.

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Mr. Mullan

Fantastic Read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2013

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Andrew Gordan's history of Japan is a very good book to read for any who know a little about Japan and would like to read into the very formation of the country we call Japan today. He covers all bases in explaining some literally foreign concepts and includes sub-headings of different aspects of the period (i.e. Policies, treaties, the Daimyō etc.). I think this book offers an informative read, not too heavily biased (as with all historians to a degree) and includes many interesting interpretations.

Laconic, best served with decent background reader knowledge

Reviewed in Australia on August 28, 2021

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Wonderful surmising of modern history of Japan. Eloquent but succinct, however not recommended for beginners; requires readers to be well-acquainted with recent Japanese history. Highly recommended historiography starting from the pre/early modern period.

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