Japan's Emergence as a Global Power

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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.

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.,."directed at the mature researcher ready for a more in-depth coverage."-Blanche Woolls & David Loertscher (GaleGroup.com)
...directed at the mature researcher ready for a more in-depth coverage.-Blanche Woolls & David Loertscher (GaleGroup.com)
Japan's Emergence as a Global Power a potentially helpful reference tool...a useful supplement to more authoritative studies.-History: Reviews of New Books
..."directed at the mature researcher ready for a more in-depth coverage."-Blanche Woolls & David Loertscher (GaleGroup.com)
"Japan's Emergence as a Global Power a potentially helpful reference tool...a useful supplement to more authoritative studies."-History: Reviews of New Books

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JAMES I. MATRAY is Professor of History at New Mexico State University./e He has written or edited three books, published fourteen journal articles, and contributed seven book chapters.