Postwar Japan: 1945 to the Present is an anthology that chronicles Japan’s political, social, and economic transformations in the aftermath of World War II. Edited by Jon Livingston, Joe Moore, and Felicia Oldfather, the volume collects essays, primary sources, and commentary from scholars to provide a comprehensive view of Japan’s reconstruction under Allied occupation, its democratization…
A curated collection of primary documents, essays, and analyses that trace Japan’s transformation from a feudal society into a modern imperial power. The book covers key developments such as the late Tokugawa period, the Meiji Restoration, industrialization, nationalism, and militarization leading up to World War II. Livingston highlights the political, social, and economic forces that shaped…
A comprehensive collection of essays, documents, and analyses covering Japan’s postwar history. The book examines Japan’s political, economic, and social reconstruction after World War II, including democratization, economic growth, and cultural transformation. Livingston highlights key challenges and achievements, such as the development of modern institutions, international relations, and…
An analytical overview of Japan’s transformation from a feudal society into a modern imperial power. The book traces major political, economic, and social changes beginning in the late Tokugawa period, through the Meiji Restoration, and into Japan’s era of militaristic expansion. Livingston highlights key factors such as industrialization, state-led modernization, nationalism, and the rise …