The Making of Modern Japan

Analyzing the dynamics of historical change, this concise and readable text discusses the major forces in Japan's development from 1600 to the present day, including samurai officialdom, industrialization, militarism, and social values. The focus is not on political details but rather on the dynamics of historical change. Kenneth B. Pyle presents a broad sweeping narrative of Japan s development from a fragmented, agrarian society at the end of the 16th century to today's powerful member of the international community. Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Reunification of Japan Chapter 2 Establishment of the Tokugawa System Chapter 3 Growth of Tokugawa Society Chapter 4 Crisis in the Tokugawa System Chapter 5 The Meiji Restoration Chapter 6 Revolution in Japan s Worldview Chapter 7 Beginnings of Industrialization Chapter 8 Building the Nation-State Chapter 9 Imperialism and the New Industrial Society Chapter 10 Crisis of Political Community Chapter 11 The Road to the Pacific War Chapter 12 Japan s American Revolution Chapter 13 Postwar Politics and Purpose Chapter 14 Economic Nationalism Chapter 15 The New Middle-Class Society Chapter 16 The End of an Era