Contemporary Japan
By: Duncan McCargo
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: Contemporary states and societies; Contemporary states and societies
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2004
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9780230802629
Subjects: History; Histoire; Sociaal-economische ontwikkeling; Politieke stelsels; HISTORY
Description: This introductory text explores Japan through the prism of three alternative perspectives: mainstream, revisionist, and culturalist. Beginning with the noting of Japan as a ''contested territory'' the book focuses on debates about the real nature of Japan's successes and shortcomings.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-233) and index.

Description based on print version record.