Divergent memories :: opinion leaders and the Asia-Pacific War /

Disputes over the history of World War II in Asia remain surprisingly intense. Divergent Memories examines the opinions of powerful individuals to pinpoint the sources of conflict, from Japanese colonialism in Korea and atrocities in China to the American decision to use atomic weapons against Japan...

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Main Authors: Shin, Gi-Wook (Author), Sneider, Daniel C. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Stanford, California : Stanford University Press, 2016.
Series:Studies of the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:Disputes over the history of World War II in Asia remain surprisingly intense. Divergent Memories examines the opinions of powerful individuals to pinpoint the sources of conflict, from Japanese colonialism in Korea and atrocities in China to the American decision to use atomic weapons against Japan. Without labeling any views as "distorted" or ignoring dissenting voices, Gi-Wook Shin and Daniel Sneider analyze how historical memory has developed, been formulated, and even been challenged in each case. --Cover
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780804799720
0804799725

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