Troubled Apologies Among Japan, Korea, and the United States
Dudden engagingly explores how the nexus of politics, war memory, and apology shapes contemporary trilateral relations between Korea, Japan, and the United States.(Jeff KingstonJapan Times)Richly and eloquently written.... Recommended.(Choice1900-01-00)A significant contribution on the issue of historical apologies... This book should be required reading.(Matthew PenneyPacific Affairs1900-01-00)Rich with insights... for specialists, for twentieth-century historians, and for general readers interested in a deeper understanding of the politics of history.(Sarah Kovner, University of FloridaJournal of World History1900-01-00)Dudden traces the intricacies and ironies of history in Northeast Asia in a compelling narrative that indicts many governments and political figures in the process, providing essential reading for anyone wishing to learn more about these complex issues.(Elizabeth S. DahlID: International Dialogue1900-01-00)