| A Companion to Japanese History Contributor(s): Tsutsui, William M. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1405116900 ISBN-13: 9781405116909 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $250.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2006 Annotation: "A Companion to Japanese History" provides an authoritative overview of current debates and approaches within the study of Japan's history. Composed of 30 chapters written by an international group of scholars, it balances treatment of traditional themes with coverage of current trends and emerging perspectives. The volume presents a chronological survey of Japanese history from the country's earliest history up to the present day, giving readers insights into the key developments in each period of Japan's past. It also examines themes and alternative histories, with a particular emphasis on approaches and issues that will shape the future development of scholarship in Japanese history. The "Companion" as a whole serves as an accessible, up-to-date, and stimulating reference tool for scholars, students, and general readers alike.
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Asia - Japan - History | Australia & New Zealand - General |
| Dewey: 952 |
| LCCN: 2006006918 |
| Series: Blackwell Companions to World History |
| Physical Information: 1.56" H x 7.1" W x 9.94" (2.74 lbs) 640 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Japanese - Cultural Region - Australian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A Companion to Japanese History provides an authoritative overview of current debates and approaches within the study of Japan's history.
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