The Meiji Restoration: Monarchism, Mass Communication and Conservative Revolution

Introduction Japan Within the World System: Urbanization, Political Stasis and Western Economic Expansion The Meiji Coup d'Etat Mass Media and the Development of Civil Culture 'The More Thorough Fulfillment of the Restoration' The Imperial Household, the Popular Press and the Contestation of Public Space Conclusion: Conservatism, Traditionalism and Restoration Bibliography

Author: Alistair D. Swale
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 11/04/2009
Pages: 220
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.70w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780230593862

About the Author
ALISTAIR SWALE is the author of The Political Thought of Mori Arinori: A Study in Meiji Conservatism, as well as having contributed chapters to a number of collaborative works dealing with various aspects of nineteenth century Japanese history. He is currently interested in examining further the role of popular culture in political communication.