Themes and Theories in Modern Japanese History: Essays in Memory of Richard Storry

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Main Details

Title Themes and Theories in Modern Japanese History: Essays in Memory of Richard Storry
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Jean-Pierre Lehmann
Edited by Sue Henny
SeriesBloomsbury Academic Collections: Japan
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:332
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 153
Category/GenreAsian and Middle Eastern history
Economic history
ISBN/Barcode 9781780939698
ClassificationsDewey:952.033
Audience
General
Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publication Date 6 December 2012
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

For many years, Richard Storry directed Japanese studies at the University of Oxford. This volume, designed as a tribute to his life and work, is composed of essays by leading Japanologists from the United Kingdom, Europe and Japan itself, where Richard Storry taught. The volume focuses on the period since the middle of the nineteenth century and covers several areas, including politics, language and theatre. First published in 1988, this title is part of the Bloomsbury Academic Collections series.

Author Biography

Jean-Pierre Lehmann is Associate Director of the Centre for Japanese and Comparative Industrial Research, Imperial College of Science and Technology, University of London.