Japan, 1941 by Pg Wodehouse
Set in Japan during the early years of World War II, this Reacting to the Past game helps students understand the political and strategic reasons behind Japan’s decision to enter the war. Taking on the roles of leading figures in Tokyo—army or navy officers, bureaucrats, and members of the Imperial Court—students are thrust into the middle of Japan’s strategic dilemma. Drawing on important works from Japan’s past, players must advise the emperor on how to proceed. Will they call for a “strike south” to seize the natural resources of Southeast Asia—even at the risk of war with Great Britain and the United States? Or will they seek an understanding with those nations—even if it means giving up the ideal of a Pan-Asian partnership? Reacting to the Past is an award-winning series of immersive role-playing games that actively engage students in their own learning. Students assume the roles of historical characters to practice critical thinking, primary source analysis, and both written and spoken argument. Adopted by thousands of instructors at all types of institutions, Reacting to the Past games are flexible enough to be used across the curriculum, from first-year general education classes and discussion sections of lecture classes to capstone experiences and honors programs.
John E. Moser is professor of history at Ashland University, where he teaches courses on modern European, American, and East Asian history and serves as chair of Ashland’s MA program in American history and government. He is the author of four books, the most recent of which is The Global Great Depression and the Coming of World War II, which was published by Routledge in 2014. In 2016, John received the Edward and Louaine Taylor Excellence in Teaching Award. In addition to Japan, 1941: Between Pan-Asianism and the West, he is also the author of Europe on the Brink, 1914: The July Crisis and Restoring the World, 1945: Security and Empire at Yalta (both available through Reacting Consortium Press).
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780393532999 |
| ISBN 10 | 0393532992 |
| Title | Japan, 1941 |
| Author | Pg Wodehouse |
| Series | Reacting To The Past |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | WW Norton & Co |
| Year published | 2021-01-05 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |