The Cambridge Companion to Modern Japanese Culture

This Companion provides a comprehensive overview of the influences that have shaped modern-day Japan. Spanning one and a half centuries from the Meiji Restoration in 1868 to the beginning of the twenty-first century, this volume covers topics such as technology, food, nationalism and rise of anime and manga in the visual arts. The Cambridge Companion to Modern Japanese Culture traces the cultural transformation that took place over the course of the twentieth century, and paints a picture of a nation rich in cultural diversity. With contributions from some of the most prominent scholars in the field, The Cambridge Companion to Modern Japanese Culture is an authoritative introduction to this subject.

Author: Yoshio Sugimoto
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 04/14/2009
Pages: 430
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780521706636

About the Author
Sugimoto, Yoshio: - Yoshio Sugimoto is a Professor Emeritus in the School of Social Sciences, La Trobe University, Victoria.