Table of Contents

I: Historical Narrative 1. Preserving Autonomy, 1850--1889 2. Integrating the Nation, 1890--1931 3. Fighting for Development, 1932--1973 4. Adapting to Affluence, 1974--Present II: Topical Compendium 1. Japan 2. Emperors 3. Political Leaders 4. Military Leaders 5. Business Leaders 6. Business Associations, Enterprises, and Firms 7. Bureaucracy 8. State-Guided Organizations 9. Political Parties 10. Opposition Movements 11. Education 12. Male Writers 13. Female Writers III: Resource Guide 1. Printed Resources 2. Visual Resources 3. Electronic Resources

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The first all-inclusive, single-volume guide to the history of modern Japan-conveniently divided into easy-to-use sections that provide a narrative, topical compendium, resource guide, and selected documents

About the Author

Gary D. Allinson is the Ellen Bayard Weedon Professor of East Asian Studies at the University of Virginia. His many works on the social, economic, political, urban, and labor history of modern Japan include Japanese Urbanism, Suburban Tokyo, Political Dynamics in Contemporary Japan, and Japan's Postwar History.

Reviews

This is a very good book... [Allinson's] historical narrative is excellent. It is spare in the trivia that hinder general readers, and rich in analysis and interpretation. -- Louis G. Perez Journal of Asian History In the Columbia Guide, Gary Allinson has given us an innovative and reliable narrative and usable reference tools for Japan's modern history. It has practical value as an introduction to the study of Japan and as a reference volume for Japanologists. -- Thomas W. Burkman The Journal of Asian Studies