Japan in the 21st Century: Environment, Economy, and Society
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Book Overview
The ancient civilization of Japan, with its Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, is also closely associated with all that is new and modern. Looking outward, Japan sees what it has become since Hiroshima: the world's second-largest economy, a source of fury and wonder, a power without arms. Looking inward, Japan sees old ways shaken and new ones developing at a hectic pace. Japan in the Twenty-first Century offers compelling insights into the current realities of the country and investigates the
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0813191181
ISBN13:9780813191188
Release Date:February 2005
Publisher:University Press of Kentucky
Length:416 Pages
Weight:2.00 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 7.0" x 9.9"
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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At last - Glenn Trewartha work is continued
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This is a regional study looking at many aspects of Japan, including its physical setting, history, population, agriculture, politics, urban areas, economics, environment, and future challenges, all liberally laced with illustrative photos (B & W), maps, and diagrams. Before the publication of this book, the only comprehensive work on Japan was done by Glenn Trewartha, last published in 1965, a 1945 update. With the relevance of Japan in today's world, it's surprising that something hasn't been done sooner. Each chapter has a valuable list of references at the end, with dates from Ellen Churchill Semple's time to modern journal articles published in 2002, which make an interesting work in itself. 99% of the photos were taken by the author, so this is more of a first hand account of what's there than a library study. This is a good book to find out what's actually occurring in Japan and why.
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