Books like Japan : a reinterpretation by Patrick Smith
Patrick Smith’s *Japan: a Reinterpretation* explores how Japan’s rapid material growth, the conclusion of the Cold War, and the passing of Emperor Hirohito have spurred a critical redefinition of national identity. The book analyzes how these forces shift the relationship between the individual and society within the context of American influences during the Allied occupation (1945‑1952).
First publish date: 1997
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Patrick Smith
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