The book takes a fresh look at modern Japan, and does not treat the Japanese as enigmatic or mysterious people; their ways of thinking and their culture can be explained by an honest appraisal of their history and of the norms that have shaped this history. This book not only reveals the mentality and national character of modern Japanese people but also attempts to explore and analyze the roots of their mannerisms. Everyone knows that the Japanese are generally more polite than other nationalities, but why is this so? Why do they embrace a relaxed attitude when being served by others? Surely, there must be definite reasons for these observations. Delving into the social values of the Japanese, why do they value loyalty and commitment so much? For how long have they been upholding these virtues? Why, when interrogated by the police, even without being beaten tortured, do they easily confess guilt for crimes that they have not committed? What are the reasons for such behaviors? All thes
哈佛大學日本研究權威，全面總結平成「失落年代」(1989–2019) 緊貼史學研究新趨勢，增補環境史角度透視日本近代化進程 A Modern History of Japan: From Tokugawa Times to the Present 由哈佛大學日本研究權威安德魯.戈登(Andrew Gordon)教授撰寫，自問世以來一直是美國大學的經典日本史教科書，被翻譯成中、日、韓等多種語言。中譯本自 2006 年初版以來，已成為各大學最受歡迎的教科書與通識讀物之一。此次第四版依據 2020 年最新英文版，吸收學界新近研究成果，增補大量內容，包括環境史、性別關係、軍事安全政策、2010 年代日本政治和社會的近期發展，以至平成時代(1989–2019) 的總體評估。被譽為「迄今為止最好的近現代日本通史論著」。 ---------------本書作者未囿於從美國看日本的立場，以宏觀的態度，涵蓋德川時代以還日本之「現代性 」、「 多樣性 」及「 關聯性 」。在描述日本近現代史的諸多作品中，本書屬於廣度、深度並重，深具世界觀的作品，值得讀者細讀。─ 徐興慶，中國文化大學前校長 戈登這部《200 年日本史》所描述的是近代性所帶來的希望與悲痛，其中包括社會的動盪不安、生活的多樣化以及全球的聯繫。─ 約翰．道爾 (John W. Dower) ，麻省理工大學歷史系榮休教授 這部傑出的著作是由歷史學領域的頂尖專家撰寫而成，讓我們看到日本過去兩個世紀的歷史，既有獨特一面，又是全球現代史的一部分。本書涉獵廣泛，文筆生動，書中提出的全新詮釋不僅有益於本科教學和普通讀者，而且能促使自認為專家的人重新思考關於日本近代史及其發展的許多陳舊假設。─ 藤谷藤隆，多倫多大學歷史系教授 《200 年日本史》是有關近代和帝國時期日本的最佳教材。作為日本勞工史研究前沿的學者，戈登從平民角度提供了不少深刻的歷史細節，特別是日本工業革命期間及之後的工人和其他非精英階層所遇到的艱辛、機遇和阻力。─ 喬治．卡蘭德(George Kallander) ，雪城大學麥斯威爾公民及公共事務學院副教授 《200 年日本史》至今仍是日本近代史課程的最佳入門書，完美結合了一流學術性、可讀性和篇幅恰當的優點。最後一章更令這部著作有力地將歷史盡可能貼近現在，並指
Doak (East Asian languages and cultures, Georgetown U.) seeks to go beyond a state-centric understanding of nationalism in Japan by first presenting an overview of Japanese nationalism within the cont
Covering the full sweep of Japanese history, from ancient to contemporary, Henshall explores Japan's enormous impact on the modern world, and how vital it is to examine the past and culture of the cou
Japan's impact on the modern world has been enormous. It occupies just one 300th of the planet's land area, yet came to wield one sixth of the world's economic power. Just 150 years ago it was an obsc
In modern Japan, beriberi (or thiamin deficiency) became a public health problem that cut across all social boundaries, afflicting even the Meiji Emperor. During an age of empire building for the Japa
"Critical Readings in the Intellectual History of Early Modern Japan" provides an overview of recent research into the most fascinating period in the development of Japanese thought. Against a backgro
This is a three-volume collection of 44 essays exploring aspects of the social and economic processes of Japan's industrialization from the Tokugawa period to the present. Editor Gerteis (history of m
Kushner (modern Japanese history, U. of Cambridge, England) describes the evolution of Ramen noodle foodways in Japan. In examining the development of the now ubiquitous noodle dish, he considers the
This clear and authoritative book surveys the history of Japan from the mid 19th century up to the present day. It charts the spectacular rise of Japan, a society which leapt in little more than a gen
Employing a wide range of primary source materials, Modern Japan: A History in Documents, Second Edition, provides a colorful narrative of Japan's development since 1600. A variety of diary entries, l
Employing a wide range of primary source materials, Modern Japan: A History in Documents, Second Edition, provides a colorful narrative of Japan's development since 1600. A variety of diary entries, l
This thoughtfully organized survey of Japan's early modern period (1568-1868) is a remarkable blend of political, economic, intellectual, literary, and cultural history. The only truly comprehensive s
Drawing on some 20 years of studying the literature on Japanese nationalism, Doak (Japanese studies, Georgetown U.) examines the debates over Japanese national identity and nationalism. Coverage inclu
By the late twentieth century, Japanese people were renowned as the world's most avid and knowledgeable consumers of fashion, luxury and quality, while the goods that embodied their tastes and lifestyle were becoming a part of global culture. Penelope Francks' book offers an alternative account of Japan's modern economic history from the perspective of the consumer. Tracing Japan's economy from the eighteenth century to the present, she shows how history has conditioned what Japanese people consume and compares their experiences with those of Europe and North America. In so doing the author presents a lucid and informed account of everyday life in Japan, exploring what people eat, how they dress, the household goods they acquire, and their preferred shopping and leisure activities. This beautifully illustrated book succeeds in making economic history palatable and entertaining. It will be a treat for students and all those interested in Japanese society and culture.
By the late twentieth century, Japanese people were renowned as the world's most avid and knowledgeable consumers of fashion, luxury and quality, while the goods that embodied their tastes and lifestyle were becoming a part of global culture. Penelope Francks' book offers an alternative account of Japan's modern economic history from the perspective of the consumer. Tracing Japan's economy from the eighteenth century to the present, she shows how history has conditioned what Japanese people consume and compares their experiences with those of Europe and North America. In so doing the author presents a lucid and informed account of everyday life in Japan, exploring what people eat, how they dress, the household goods they acquire, and their preferred shopping and leisure activities. This beautifully illustrated book succeeds in making economic history palatable and entertaining. It will be a treat for students and all those interested in Japanese society and culture.
Integrating political events with cultural, economic, and intellectual movements, Modern Japan provides a balanced and authoritative survey of modern Japanese history. A summary of Japan’s earl
