Japan's Emergence as a Global Power (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313299728)

Out of the ashes of its defeat in World War II, Japan arose to become the foremost economic power in the East Asia and a major player on the world economic stage. How did it do this? This work provides a concise summary and analysis of Japan's emergence as a global economic power. This guide discusses the growth of Japan as an unconventional global power based on the strength of its economy and the softening of its economy in the 1990s. Six topical essays are supported by a timeline of events in postwar Japan, biographical profiles of key players, the text of important primary documents, a glossary of terms, and an annotated bibliography.

Topical essays cover the reprise of the Rising Sun, Japan as a Cold War client, the evolution of Japan as an economic giant, contending with the Communists, pursuing partners in Asia, and Japan as a reactive global power. Biographical sketches of 15 key Japanese political and business leaders, the text of 15 primary documents, a timeline of events, a glossary of terms, and an annotated bibliography suitable for student research provide valuable reference material. Students will benefit from this cogent and readable examination of one of the key developments in the postwar world.

Author: James I. Matray
ISBN-10: 0313299722
ISBN-13: 9780313299728
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 11/30/2000
Pages: 280
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 9.24h x 6.20w x 1.02d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 04/15/2001 pg. 1582
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2001 pg. 36
Choice 07/01/2001 pg. 2005