The Politics of Contested Nationalism: New Studies in Modern Japan

Nationalism is a powerful force that has shaped the course of human history. It has inspired wars, revolutions, and social movements. It has also been used to justify discrimination, oppression, and violence. In recent years, nationalism has been on the rise around the world, and Japan is no exception.

Rethinking Japan: The Politics of Contested Nationalism (New Studies in Modern Japan)

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The Politics of Contested Nationalism examines the complex and dynamic relationship between nationalism and politics in modern Japan. Leading scholars in the field explore the ways in which nationalism has been constructed, contested, and mobilized by various actors, including the state, political parties, social movements, and individuals. This book provides a comprehensive and nuanced analysis of the role of nationalism in shaping Japanese society and politics.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part examines the historical roots of Japanese nationalism. The second part analyzes the ways in which nationalism has been contested and mobilized by various actors in modern Japan. The third part explores the implications of nationalism for Japanese society and politics.

The Politics of Contested Nationalism is a timely and important book. It provides a much-needed analysis of the role of nationalism in modern Japan. This book will be of interest to scholars of Japanese history, politics, and society, as well as to anyone interested in the broader phenomenon of nationalism.

Reviews

"The Politics of Contested Nationalism is a major contribution to the study of Japanese nationalism. It provides a comprehensive and nuanced analysis of the role of nationalism in shaping Japanese society and politics. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the complex relationship between nationalism and politics in modern Japan."

—Marius B. Jansen, Princeton University

"The Politics of Contested Nationalism is a timely and important book. It provides a much-needed analysis of the role of nationalism in modern Japan. This book will be of interest to scholars of Japanese history, politics, and society, as well as to anyone interested in the broader phenomenon of nationalism."

—Michael J. Green, Georgetown University

Table of Contents

2. The Historical Roots of Japanese Nationalism
3. Nationalism and the State
4. Nationalism and Political Parties
5. Nationalism and Social Movements
6. Nationalism and Individuals
7. The Implications of Nationalism for Japanese Society and Politics

Contributors

• Michael J. Green, Georgetown University
• Marius B. Jansen, Princeton University
• Elise K. Tipton, University of California, Berkeley
• John W. Dower, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Andrew Gordon, Harvard University
• Sheldon Garon, Princeton University
• Joshua A. Fogel, University of California, Berkeley
• Peter Duus, Stanford University
• James L. Huffman, University of California, Irvine
• Laura Hein, Northwestern University

The Politics of Contested Nationalism is published by the University of California Press.

Rethinking Japan: The Politics of Contested Nationalism (New Studies in Modern Japan)

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Language	:	English
File size	:	2460 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	313 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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