Dissenting Japan: A History of Japanese Radicalism and Counterculture from 1945 to Fukushima

Conformist, mute and malleable? Andrews tackles head-on this absurd caricature of Japanese society in his fascinating history...
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Dissenting Japan: A History of Japanese Radicalism and Counterculture from 1945 to Fukushima by Andrews, William

Dissenting Japan: A History of Japanese Radicalism and Counterculture from 1945 to Fukushima

€108,95

Dissenting Japan: A History of Japanese Radicalism and Counterculture from 1945 to Fukushima

€108,95
Author: William Andrews
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Conformist, mute and malleable? Andrews tackles head-on this absurd caricature of Japanese society in his fascinating history of its militant sub-cultures, radical societies and well-established traditions of dissent

Following the March 2011 tsunami and Fukushima nuclear crisis, the media remarked with surprise on how thousands of demonstrators had flocked to the streets of Tokyo. But mass protest movements are nothing new in Japan and the post-war period experienced years of unrest and violence on both sides of the political spectrum: from demos to riots, strikes, campus occupations, faction infighting, assassinations and even international terrorism.

This is the first comprehensive history in English of political radicalism and counterculture in Japan, as well as the artistic developments during this turbulent time. It chronicles the major events and movements from 1945 to the new flowering of protests and civil dissent in the wake of Fukushima. Introducing readers to often ignored aspects of Japanese society, it explores the fascinating ideologies and personalities on the Right and the Left, including the student movement, militant groups and communes. While some elements parallel developments in Europe and America, much of Japan's radical recent past (and present) is unique and offers valuable lessons for understanding the context to the new waves of anti-government protests the nation is currently witnessing.


Author: William Andrews
Publisher: Hurst & Co.
Published: 08/15/2016
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.74h x 5.89w x 1.11d
ISBN: 9781849045797


Review Citation(s):
Choice 04/01/2017

About the Author

William Andrews is a writer and translator in Tokyo. He has lived in Japan for ten years.



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