A history of postwar Japan : recovery, prosperity, and transformation / Simon Avenell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Avenell, Simon, Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Japan--History--1945-.

Japan.

Japan--Economic conditions--1945-.

Japan--Politics and government--1945-.

Japan--Social conditions--1945-.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations

Other Title:

Recovery, prosperity, and transformation

Place of Publication:

Honolulu : University of Hawaiʻi Press, [2025]

Summary:

"This sweeping history tells the story of contemporary Japan from its defeat in the Asia-Pacific War in 1945 until the early decades of the new millennium. How did the Japanese people deal with the collapse of empire and the American-led occupation? What factors played into Japan's remarkable economic recovery and stunning affluence? How did democracy develop under the new pacifist constitution and long-term conservative rule? And how did Japanese society and culture reflect the extraordinary demographic transformations of the era? After a concise recap of events prior to 1945, the book traces the country's early postwar recovery, its striking economic growth, the political and social struggles of the citizenry, the legacies of colonial empire and militarism, the profound demographic changes wrought by urbanization and affluence, the impact of regional and global entanglements, and the flowering of postwar culture. The content chapters are augmented by an introduction exploring the diverse historical interpretations of the era and its major themes, along with an epilogue pondering the prospects for Japan's postwar condition at our contemporary moment. The lively narrative is supported by a wealth of images, charts, tables, primary sources, and cutting-edge research. Drawing on recent historiography, the book presents Japan's postwar history both as a distinctive phase in the country's modern experience, as well as an era with deep connections to developments before 1945. A History of Postwar Japan will appeal to a broad readership, including undergraduates and general readers who want a comprehensive and compelling narrative of Japan's contemporary history"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction: Understanding Postwar Japan

Japan Before 1945

Occupation and Recovery, 1945-1947

The Age of Politics, 1948-1960

The Age of the Economy, 1960-1973

Japan, the Economic Superpower, 1970s-1980s

The 1990s: Era of Unraveling

Japan in the New Millennium.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on September 05, 2025).

Other Format:

Print version: Avenell, Simon History of postwar Japan

ISBN:

9780824898946

082489894X

9780824898953

0824898958

9780824898960

0824898966

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