EAS3471: Modern Japan, Meiji to the Present (1868-2000)
3 CreditsGoal 7 - Human DiversityHistorical PerspectivesMathematical/Logical Reasoning
Japan's early development as industrial/imperial power after Meiji Restoration of 1868. Political developments in Taisho years: social, cultural, economic trends that supported them. Militarization/mobilization for war in 1930s. Japan's war with China, Pacific War with the United States. American occupation. Postwar economic recovery, high growth. Changing political/popular culture of 1980s, '90s.