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The History of Japan: Ura and Omote, is an anthology that provides readers with a fresh and interesting look at Japanese history. It brings together, in one volume, the narratives not typically included in academic texts and the familiar stories that are covered repeatedly by scholars. The narratives are the ura, the backstory to history, while the more typical inclusions are the omote, the stories that are usually front and center in textbooks.

By offering readers both uraand omote, this book shows that there is great depth and intrigue intertwined with what is familiar. By including stories that are less known, and even controversial, the book gives readers a deeper understanding of what makes Japan so interesting.

The History of Japan begins with an examination of Corruption Theory, discussing diverse views on the effects of corruption. These ideas then run through the text and topics, providing new insight into many aspects of Japanese culture. Some of the topics in subsequent chapters include:

- The Samurai
- The Meiji Restoration
- The Yakuza
- Postwar Japanese Politics
- The Violent Politics of Modern Japan

Expansive, yet detailed and deep, The History of Japan: Ura and Omote is ideal for upper-division courses on Japanese history and culture. It can also be used as a supplement to traditional textbooks.

Eric Messersmith is a lecturer at the Institute for Asian Studies, Florida International University. He received his B.A. from the University of Miami, his MBA and Ph.D. from the University of Miami. Dr. Messersmith has long been interested in Japan and Japanese Culture. He lived in Kyoto for many years and was an assistant professor at Kinran College in Osaka. While in Japan he became educated about traditional Japanese culture. He is ordained as a practicing Tea Master of the Urasenke School in Kyoto. He holds the rank of 6th dan, jun hanshi in the martial art of Shorinji Kempo. Dr. Messersmith is a member of the Southeast U.S.-Japan Society, and a regular seminar contributor. He also serves as Executive Director of the Japan Cultural Foundation in Miami.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781609272654
  • Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Cognella Academic Publishing
  • Height: 280 mm
  • No of Pages: 218
  • Series Title: English
  • Weight: 566 gr
  • ISBN-10: 160927265X
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jun 2012
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 12 mm
  • Width: 216 mm

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