Nationalisms of Japan: Managing and Mystifying Identity
- ISBN-10
- 1417503513
- ISBN-13
- 9781417503513
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 352
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004-10-26
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
- Author
- Brian J. McVeigh
Description
In this fresh and original analysis, Brian J. McVeigh argues persuasively that far from being unique, Japanese nationalism becomes demystified once 'management' and 'mysticism'—the same processes and practices that operate in other national states—are taken into account. Stripping away Orientalist-inspired misconceptions, the author stresses the variety and relative intensity of nationalisms, ranging from economic, ethnic, and educational to cultural, gendered, and religious. Highlighting the legacy of 'renovationism,' pluralism, and of identity among Japanese, this book will be an invaluable corrective to recent works that glibly proclaim the emergence of 'globalization,' 'internationalization,' and 'convergence.' Visit our website for sample chapters!
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