Synopses & Reviews
An accessible introduction to an enigmatic country, covering all the key topics from the times of the legendary samurai to Japan's position as an industrialized post-war nation.
Synopsis
From its imperial past to its industrialized, technologically-advanced present, Japan has fascinated Westerners. Concentrating especially on social history, as well as the shifting realities of women, workers and minorities, the book offers comprehensive, yet accessible insight into Japan as a nation.