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Drawing on decades of experience and research, John W. Dower, author of the award-winning War Without Mercy, highlights the resemblances between wartime, postwar, and contemporary Japan. He argues that the origins of many institutions responsible for Japan's current global economic dominance derive from the rapid military industrialization of the 1930s, not from the post-occupation period. A lead essay, "The Useful War," shows how much of Japan's postwar political and economic structure was prefigured during wartime.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Insightful essays connecting Japan's wartime past to present.
Who is this book for?
If you're curious about how Japan's history influences its modern identity, this book offers a compelling analysis. John W. Dower delves into the deeply rooted connections between wartime actions and Japan's current global role, making it a fascinating read for history enthusiasts and those interested in international relations.
