The History of Anglo-Japanese Relations, 1600-2000: Social and Cultural Perspectives

Daniels, G.; Tsuzuki, C.

This pioneering collection of essays by Japanese, British and Canadian scholars demonstrates how individuals, government agencies and non-governmental organizations have confirmed and challenged the ideas of diplomats and statesmen. Case studies of mutual perceptions, feminism, ceremonial, theatre, economic and social thought, fine arts, broadcasting, labour and missionary activity all illustrate how varieties of nationalism and internationalism have shaped the development of Anglo-Japanese relations. Furthermore it reveals the British admiration of Japan and a desire to emulate Japanese efficiency as a recurring theme in debates on the condition of Britain in the twentieth century.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2002-10-02

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780333791950

DOI: 10.1057/9780230373600

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 390