Modern Japan
Subtitle: a very short introduction
By: by Christopher Goto-Jones.
Series: Very short introductions
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 159
ISBN-13: 9780199235698
Subjects: Japan -- History; Japan -- Civilization; Japan -- Politics and government
Description: Japan is an icon of the modern world, and yet it remains an enigma to many, who see it as a confusing montage of the alien and the familiar, the ancient and modern. The aim of this book is to explode the myths and explore the reality of modern Japan by taking a concise look at its history, economy, politics, and culture.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-153) and index.