Embracing Defeat: Japan in the Wake of World War II
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Embracing Defeat: Japan in the Wake of World War II

by John W. Dower

History World War II Postwar Studies
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A landmark history of Japan's postwar transformation under American occupation, exploring politics, culture, and daily life.

ISBN-13 9780393320275 ASIN 0393320278 Views 375 Publisher W. W. Norton & Company Year 2000 Edition Illustrated Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 688 Adult No Created February 12, 2026 Updated October 20, 2026
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This book examines Japan's dramatic recovery and social change after World War II.

It explores the impact of the American occupation on Japanese politics, culture, and daily life.

The narrative draws on a wide range of sources to show how defeat reshaped the nation.

Readers gain insight into the challenges and opportunities that defined Japan's modern rebirth.

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