The History of Japan by Eric Messersmith

The History of Japan by Eric Messersmith

The History of Japan: Ura and Omote, is an anthology that provides readers with a fresh and interesting look at Japanese history. It brings together, in one volume, the narratives not typically included in academic texts and the familiar stories that are covered repeatedly by scholars. The narratives are the ura, the backstory to history, while the more typical inclusions are the omote, the stories that are usually front and center in textbooks. By offering readers both ura and omote, this book shows that there is great depth and intrigue intertwined with what is familiar. By including stories that are less known, and even controversial, the book gives readers a deeper understanding of what makes Japan so interesting. The History of Japan begins with an examination of Corruption Theory, discussing diverse views on the effects of corruption. These ideas then run through the text and topics, providing new insight into many aspects of Japanese culture. Some of the topics in subsequent chapters include: The Samurai The Meiji Restoration The Yakuza Postwar Japanese Politics The Violent Politics of Modern Japan Expansive, yet detailed and deep, The History of Japan: Ura and Omote is ideal for upper-division courses on Japanese history and culture. It can also be used as a supplement to traditional textbooks.

Eric Messersmith lectures at the Institute for Asian Studies at Florida International University and serves as the executive director of the Japan Cultural Foundation in Miami. He holds a Ph.D. in International Studies from the University of Miami, with his current research focusing on cultural, political, and economic relations between Japan and the United States. For many years, Dr. Messersmith lived in Kyoto, Japan, and was an assistant professor at Kinran College in Osaka. While there, he developed an extensive knowledge of Japanese history and society, culminating in his ordination as a practicing Tea Master of the Urasenke School.

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ISBN 13	9781609272654
ISBN 10	160927265X
Title	The History of Japan
Author	Eric Messersmith
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Cognella, Inc
Year published	2012-01-30
Number of pages	218
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