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Beyond the Rising Sun - by Bruce Stronach (Paperback)

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  • Japan's aggressive economic development has led many Americans to fear that it will lead to an equally aggressive nationalism reminiscent of the pre-World War II period.
  • About the Author: BRUCE STRONACH is Dean, Graduate School of International Relations, International University of Japan in Niigata.
  • 208 Pages
  • Medical, General

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Japan's aggressive economic development has led many Americans to fear that it will lead to an equally aggressive nationalism reminiscent of the pre-World War II period. Beyond the Rising Sun demonstrates that such fears are unfounded. Although cultural nationalism is strong, Japan today is a stable and peaceful democracy. Professionals, academics, government officials, business people, and the general public will find this challenge to many current views about Japanese politics, people, and U.S.-Japanese relations provocative.

There has long been concern that Japan's aggressive economic development might be a harbinger of an equally aggressive nationalism, reminiscent of the dark era leading up to World War II. The media has fueled the image of a newly aggressive Japan by using martial metaphors such as Samurai capitalism that is invading American markets. Moreover, the Japanese are also portrayed as subservient members of a conformist society manipulated by political authority. However, a long-time resident in Japan and scholar on U.S.-Japanese relations argues that contemporary Japanese nationalism has no connection to its prewar embodiment and fears of an authoritarian and aggressive Japan have no basis in reality. Of the many changes in Japan since the end of the war, the most significant has been the development of a deeply ingrained democratic political culture.

Although a strong force in Japan today, nationalism is manifested by a strong ethnic, cultural, and racial identification and not by citizen identification with the state. By examining the wide varieties of nationalism in contemporary Japan and by explaining the role that they play in society and politics, academics, professionals, government officials, business people, and the general public will find this analysis invaluable for understanding contemporary Japan. This short text is designed also for use in courses in Japanese politics, contemporary Japanese society and culture, and U.S.-Japanese relations.



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Japan's aggressive economic development has led many Americans to fear that it will lead to an equally aggressive nationalism reminiscent of the pre-World War II period. Beyond the Rising Sun demonstrates that such fears are unfounded. Although cultural nationalism is strong, Japan today is a stable and peaceful democracy. Professionals, academics, government officials, business people, and the general public will find this challenge to many current views about Japanese politics, people, and U.S.-Japanese relations provocative.

There has long been concern that Japan's aggressive economic development might be a harbinger of an equally aggressive nationalism, reminiscent of the dark era leading up to World War II. The media has fueled the image of a newly aggressive Japan by using martial metaphors such as Samurai capitalism that is invading American markets. Moreover, the Japanese are also portrayed as subservient members of a conformist society manipulated by political authority. However, a long-time resident in Japan and scholar on U.S.-Japanese relations argues that contemporary Japanese nationalism has no connection to its prewar embodiment and fears of an authoritarian and aggressive Japan have no basis in reality. Of the many changes in Japan since the end of the war, the most significant has been the development of a deeply ingrained democratic political culture.

Although a strong force in Japan today, nationalism is manifested by a strong ethnic, cultural, and racial identification and not by citizen identification with the state. By examining the wide varieties of nationalism in contemporary Japan and by explaining the role that they play in society and politics, academics, professionals, government officials, business people, and the general public will find this analysis invaluable for understanding contemporary Japan. This short text is designed also for use in courses in Japanese politics, contemporary Japanese society and culture, and U.S.-Japanese relations.



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.,."The "ultimate" conclusion of this excellent study is that Japan can again take pride in itself and project a sense of assuredness in its dealings with the rest of the world while maintaining a responsible role in the international relations system. Stronach's well-written and tightly reasoned study of contemporary Japanese nationalism may not completely satisfy the dedicated "Japan basher." It does project a reasonable, alternative understanding for those seeking such."-Perspectives on Political Science

?...The "ultimate" conclusion of this excellent study is that Japan can again take pride in itself and project a sense of assuredness in its dealings with the rest of the world while maintaining a responsible role in the international relations system. Stronach's well-written and tightly reasoned study of contemporary Japanese nationalism may not completely satisfy the dedicated "Japan basher." It does project a reasonable, alternative understanding for those seeking such.?-Perspectives on Political Science

..."The "ultimate" conclusion of this excellent study is that Japan can again take pride in itself and project a sense of assuredness in its dealings with the rest of the world while maintaining a responsible role in the international relations system. Stronach's well-written and tightly reasoned study of contemporary Japanese nationalism may not completely satisfy the dedicated "Japan basher." It does project a reasonable, alternative understanding for those seeking such."-Perspectives on Political Science



About the Author



BRUCE STRONACH is Dean, Graduate School of International Relations, International University of Japan in Niigata. His primary areas of interest include Japanese political culture and popular culture with an eye to the Japanese-American relationship. His recent books include Politics East and West: A Comparison of Japanese and British Culture (1992) with Curtis Martin, and Japan and America: Opposites That Attract (1989).
Dimensions (Overall): 9.22 Inches (H) x 6.12 Inches (W) x .63 Inches (D)
Weight: .74 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 208
Genre: Medical
Sub-Genre: General
Publisher: Praeger
Format: Paperback
Author: Bruce Stronach
Language: English
Street Date: January 30, 1995
TCIN: 1007263826
UPC: 9780275950354
Item Number (DPCI): 247-10-2112
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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