The best scholarship on the development of contemporary Japan
This collection presents well over 100 scholarly articles on modern Japanese society, written by leading scholars in the field. These selections have been drawn from the most distinguished scholarly journals as well as from journals that are less well known among specialist; and the articles represent the best and most important scholarship on their particular topic.
An understanding of the present through the lens of the past
The field of modern Japan studies has grown steadily as Westerners have recognized the importance of Japan as a leading world economic force and an emerging regional power. The post-1945 economic success of the Japanese has, however, been achieved in the context o that nation's history, social structure, educational enterprise and political environment. It is impossible to understand the post-war economic miracle without an appreciation of these elements. The series is designed to give readers a basic understanding of modern Japan as we stand on the threshold of a new century, often referred to as "the Pacific Century."
Available individually by volume.
1. History of Contemporary Japan since World War II (0-8153-2728-5) 376 pages
2. Japanese Society since 1945 (0-8153-2729-3) 360 pages
3. Education and Schooling in Japan since 1945 (0-8153-2730-9) 328 pages
4. Women and Women's Issues in post World War II Japan (0-8153-2731-5) 368 pages
5. The Japanese Economy and Economic Issues since 1945 (0-8153-2732-3) 344 pages
6. Japan's Role in International Politics since World War II (0-8153-2733-1) 376 pages