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The Resurgence of Japan: From the Ashes of 1945
Fifty years have passed since Japan conceded defeat and accepted the terms of the Potsdam Declaration following World War II. At the time, Japan was in a state of disarray, its imperial dreams shattered, and its people struggling to find sufficient sustenance. Yet, over the past half-century, Japan has remarkably transformed itself, emerging as one of the world's leading economic powers.
In his work, "Eastern Phoenix," Mikiso Hane delves into the historical factors that have contributed to Japan's remarkable post-war development across political, economic, social, and cultural spheres. Beginning with the U.S. occupation under General Douglas MacArthur, Hane explores how American reforms and initiatives, combined with the actions of subsequent Japanese leaders, have enabled Japan to forge ahead economically while preserving many traditional aspects of pre-war Japanese society.
Beyond a narrative overview of significant events since 1945, "Eastern Phoenix" provides insights into the evolution of Japan's foreign relations, the internal impact of prosperity on Japanese society, and the persistent challenges despite extraordinary progress. The book critically examines media-centric topics such as education, environmental degradation, organized crime, racial and class discrimination, the Japanese work ethic, and the evolving role of women in society. To provide useful context for student readers, Hane frequently compares Japanese statistics with those of the United States.
Moreover, the book excels in examining how artists and writers have grappled with Japan's rapidly evolving contemporary history, guiding the reader towards books and films that can shed additional light on Japanese perceptions of the past fifty years.
In essence, "Eastern Phoenix" offers a comprehensive and critical analysis of Japan's remarkable transformation from the ashes of defeat to its current status as a global economic powerhouse, while also addressing the persistent challenges and societal shifts that have accompanied this extraordinary renaissance.
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| publisher | Routledge; 1st edition (February 5, 2018) | ||||
| publication_date | February 5, 2018 | ||||
| language | English | ||||
| file_size | 2372 KB | ||||
| simultaneous_device_usage | Up to 4 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits | ||||
| text_to_speech | Enabled | ||||
| screen_reader | Supported | ||||
| enhanced_typesetting | Enabled | ||||
| x_ray | Not Enabled | ||||
| word_wise | Enabled | ||||
| sticky_notes | On Kindle Scribe | ||||
| print_length | 272 pages | ||||
| best_sellers_rank | #2,436,075 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #450 in Asian American Studies (Kindle Store) #1,569 in History of Japan #1,697 in Asian American Studies (Books) | ||||
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