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Mirror of Modernity: Invented Traditions of Modern Japan - Twentieth Century Japan: The Emergence of a World Power Stephen Vlastos
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Mirror of Modernity: Invented Traditions of Modern Japan - Twentieth Century Japan: The Emergence of a World Power
Stephen Vlastos
This collection of essays challenges the notion that Japan's present cultural identity is the simple legacy of its pre-modern and insular past. Scholars examine "age-old" Japanese cultural practices and show these to be largely creations of the modern era.
Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 301-310) and index. Jacket Description/Back: "This book forces a rethinking of the contentional dichotomy between tradition and modernity. The authors argue provocatively that much of Japanese 'tradition' is a modern invention."--Gail Lee Bernstein, author of "Haruko's World"Sure to stimulate debate in the field of Japanese studies, this important work deftly historicizes the origins of such 'traditional practices' as judo or Japanese-style management."--Peter Duus, author of "The Abacus and the SwordBiographical Note: Stephen Vlastos is Professor of History at the University of Iowa, and author of "Peasant Protests and Uprisings in Tokugawa Japan" (California, 1986). Publisher Marketing: This collection of essays challenges the notion that Japan's present cultural identity is the simple legacy of its pre-modern and insular past. Building on the historical analysis of British traditions, The Invention of Tradition, 16 American and Japanese scholars examine age-old Japanese cultural practices, ranging from judo to labour management, and show these to be largely creations of the modern era.
Contributor Bio: Vlastos, Stephen Stephen Vlastos is Professor of History at the University of Iowa, and author of "Peasant Protests and Uprisings in Tokugawa Japan" (California, 1986).
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | May 1, 1998 |
| ISBN13 | 9780520206373 |
| Publishers | University of California Press |
| Genre | Cultural Region > Japanese - Ethnic Orientation > Asian Studies |
| Pages | 300 |
| Dimensions | 229 × 155 × 28 mm · 550 g |
| Editor | Vlastos, Stephen |
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