Sources of Japanese Tradition, Abridged: 1600 to 2000; Part 2: 1868 to 2000

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Wm. Theodore De Bary Carol Gluck (George Sansom Professor of History, Columbia University)

Sources of Japanese Tradition, Abridged

1600 to 2000; Part 2: 1868 to 2000

Wm. Theodore De Bary, Carol Gluck (George Sansom Professor of History, Columbia University), Arthur Tiedemann

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Columbia University Press
03 October 2006

Regional studies; Asian history

Series: Introduction to Asian Civilizations

For almost fifty years, Sources of Japanese Tradition has been the single most valuable collection of English-language readings on Japan. Unrivalled in its wide selection of source materials on history, society, politics, education, philosophy, and religion, the two-volume textbook is a crucial resource for students, scholars, and readers seeking an introduction to Japanese civilization.

Originally published in a single hardcover book, Volume 2 is now available as an abridged, two-part paperback. Part 1 covers the Tokugawa period to 1868, including texts that address the spread of neo-Confucianism and Buddhism and the initial encounters of Japan and the West. Part 2 begins with the Meiji period and ends at the new millennium, shedding light on such major movements as the Enlightenment, constitutionalism, nationalism, socialism, and feminism, and the impact of the postwar occupation. Commentary by major scholars and comprehensive bibliographies and indexes are included.

Together, these readings map out the development of modern Japanese civilization and illuminate the thought and teachings of its intellectual, political, and religious leaders.

Edited by: Wm. Theodore De Bary, Carol Gluck (George Sansom Professor of History, Columbia University), Arthur Tiedemann
Imprint: Columbia University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: second edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 39mm
Weight: 1.035kg
ISBN: 9780231139168
ISBN 10: 0231139160
Series: Introduction to Asian Civilizations
Pages: 648
Publication Date: 03 October 2006
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Wm. Theodore de Bary is the John Mitchell Mason Professor Emeritus and provost emeritus of Columbia University and currently holds the title of Special Service Professor. He has written extensively on Confucianism in East Asia and is the editor of the first editions of Sources of Chinese Tradition (Columbia) and Sources of Japanese Tradition (Columbia). Carol Gluck is the George Sansom Professor of History at Columbia University. She is the author of Japan's Modern Myths: Ideology in the Late Meiji Period. Arthur E. Tiedemann is a member of the Society of Senior Scholars at the Heyman Center for the Humanities, Columbia University. He is the author of Modern Japan: A Brief History.

Reviews for Sources of Japanese Tradition, Abridged: 1600 to 2000; Part 2: 1868 to 2000

"""Sources of Japanese Tradition is a treasure."" -- John W. Dower ""The volumes of Sources of Japanese Tradition have proved to be invaluable guides to the study of Japanese history and culture. Its publication is welcome news to all those who are interested in the origins of contemporary Japanese society and culture."" -- Akira Iriye"