TY - GEN T1 - Contemporary Japanese thought T2 - Weatherhead books on Asia. A2 - Calichman, Richard LA - English LA - Japanese PP - New York PB - Columbia University Press YR - 2005 UL - https://ebooks.jgu.edu.in/Record/jstor_eba_ocm62117920 AB - Appearing for the first time in English, the writings in this collection reflect some of the most innovative and influential work by Japanese intellectuals in recent years. The volume offers a rare and much-needed window into the crucial ideas and positions currently shaping Japanese thought (shiso). In addressing the political, historical, and cultural issues that have dominated Japanese society, these essays cross a range of disciplines, including literary theory, philosophy, history, gender studies, and cultural studies. Contributors examine Japan's imperialist and nationalist p. OP - 309 CN - DS822.5 .C656 2005eb SN - 023150988X SN - 9780231509886 SN - 9780231136204 SN - 023113620X SN - 9780231136211 SN - 0231136218 KW - Japan : Civilization : 1945- KW - Japon : Civilisation : 1945- KW - HISTORY. KW - HISTORY : Asia : Central Asia. KW - Civilization KW - Japan KW - Since 1945 ER -