Japan's Postwar History

by Gary D. Allinson

Book Overview

Reviews of the first edition--

"Allinson promises a comprehensive synthesis... that integrates analysis of political, economic and social topics.... This book deserves a prominent place on any reading list in modern Japanese studies... and could well prove indispensable for teaching about Japan."--English Historical Review

"A solid achievement in the study of postwar Japan.... A lucid analyses of the very complex workings...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801489121
• ISBN13: 9780801489129
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Cornell University Press
• Length: 223 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.4" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Great overview of Japan

Gary Allinson delivers an excellent summary of the post war history of Japan and the major trends that occurred following World War II. Overall it is a quick read with a focus on the societal and economic changes. He also touches on cultural and political changes but does not go into a great deal of detail. If you know very little about post war Japan this is a great place to start but not for the experienced reader in those areas.

Japón de la postguerra

Me interesa saber datos específicos de la postguerra en el Japón, el nacimiento de los zaibatzu y el surgimiento de la economía japonesa que le dio el título de nuevo imperialismo japonés, o "el milagro japonés.