A history of postwar Japan : recovery, prosperity, and transformation / Simon Avenell.
| Author/creator | Avenell, Simon author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Honolulu : University of Hawaiʻi Press, [2025] |
| Description | xix, 364 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Recovery, prosperity, and transformation |
| Contents | Introduction: Understanding Postwar Japan -- Japan Before 1945 -- Occupation and Recovery, 1945-1947 -- The Age of Politics, 1948-1960 -- The Age of the Economy, 1960-1973 -- Japan, the Economic Superpower, 1970s-1980s -- The 1990s: Era of Unraveling -- Japan in the New Millennium. |
| Abstract | "This sweeping history tells the story of contemporary Japan from its defeat in the Asia-Pacific War in 1945 until the early decades of the new millennium. How did the Japanese people deal with the collapse of empire and the American-led occupation? What factors played into Japan's remarkable economic recovery and stunning affluence? How did democracy develop under the new pacifist constitution and long-term conservative rule? And how did Japanese society and culture reflect the extraordinary demographic transformations of the era? After a concise recap of events prior to 1945, the book traces the country's early postwar recovery, its striking economic growth, the political and social struggles of the citizenry, the legacies of colonial empire and militarism, the profound demographic changes wrought by urbanization and affluence, the impact of regional and global entanglements, and the flowering of postwar culture. The content chapters are augmented by an introduction exploring the diverse historical interpretations of the era and its major themes, along with an epilogue pondering the prospects for Japan's postwar condition at our contemporary moment. The lively narrative is supported by a wealth of images, charts, tables, primary sources, and cutting-edge research. Drawing on recent historiography, the book presents Japan's postwar history both as a distinctive phase in the country's modern experience, as well as an era with deep connections to developments before 1945. A History of Postwar Japan will appeal to a broad readership, including undergraduates and general readers who want a comprehensive and compelling narrative of Japan's contemporary history"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version http://id.loc.gov/entities/relationships/onlineversion Avenell, Simon History of postwar Japan Honolulu : University of Hawaiʻi Press, [2025] 9780824898953 |
| LCCN | 2024059271 |
| ISBN | 9780824898687 hardcover |
| ISBN | 0824898680 hardcover |
| ISBN | 9780824898694 trade paperback |
| ISBN | 0824898699 paperback |
| ISBN | electronic book |
| ISBN | electronic book |
| ISBN | electronic book |
| Standard identifier# | CIPO000267853 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | DS889 .A985 2025 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |