Modern Japan: A Social And Political History (Nissan Institute/Routledge Japanese Studies) - 9781138780835

This thoroughly revised and updated third edition of Modern Japan provides a concise and fascinating introduction to the social, cultural and political history of modern Japan. Ranging from the Tokugawa period to the present day, Tipton links everyday lives with major historical developments, charting the country's evolution into a modernized, economic and political world power. Dealing with a broad and stimulating range of topics, this book weaves social and political developments, introducing details about everyday lives that shed light on the bigger picture of major historical changes. Completely up-to-date, this highly accessible and comprehensive textbook is an essential resource for students, scholars and teachers of Japanese history, politics, culture and society.

• | Author: Elise K. Tipton
• | Publisher: Routledge
• | Publication Date: Aug 24, 2015
• | Number of Pages: 308 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1138780839
• | ISBN-13: 9781138780835