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The History Problem

The Politics of War Commemoration in East Asia

By: Hiro Saito

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The History Problem

The Politics of War Commemoration in East Asia

By: Hiro Saito

Seventy years have passed since the end of the Asia-Pacific War, yet Japan remains embroiled in controversy with its neighbors over the war’s commemoration. Among the many points of contention between Japan, China, and South Korea are interpretations of the Tokyo War Crimes Trial, apologies and compensation for foreign victims of Japanese aggression, prime ministerial visits to the Yasukuni Shrine, and the war’s portrayal in textbooks. Collectively, these controversies have come to be called the “history problem.” But why has the problem become so intractable? Can it ever be resolved, and if so, how? To answer these questions author Hiro Saito mobilizes the sociology of collective memory and social movements, political theories of apology and reconciliation, psychological research on intergroup conflict, and philosophical reflections on memory and history. The history problem, he argues, is essentially a relational phenomenon caused when nations publicly showcase self-serving versions of the past at key ceremonies and events: Japan, South Korea, and China all focus on what happened to their own citizens with little regard for foreign others. Saito goes on to explore the emergence of a cosmopolitan form of commemoration taking humanity, rather than nationality, as its primary frame of reference, an approach increasingly used by a transnational network of advocacy NGOs, victims of Japan’s past wrongdoings, historians, and educators. When cosmopolitan commemoration is practiced as a collective endeavor by both perpetrators and victims, Saito argues, a resolution of the history problem—and eventual reconciliation—will finally become possible. The History Problem examines a vast corpus of historical material in both English and Japanese, offering provocative findings that challenge orthodox explanations. Written in clear and accessible prose, this uniquely interdisciplinary book will appeal to sociologists, political scientists, and historians researching collective memory, nationalism and cosmopolitanism, and international relations—and to anyone interested in the commemoration of historical wrongs. An electronic version of this book is freely available thanks to the support of libraries working with Knowledge Unlatched, a collaborative initiative designed to make high-quality books open access for the public good. The open-access version of this book is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), which means that the work may be freely downloaded and shared for non-commercial purposes, provided credit is given to the author. Derivative works and commercial uses require permission from the publisher.

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University of Hawaii Press

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The History Problem

The Politics of War Commemoration in East Asia

By: Hiro Saito

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The Politics of War Commemoration in East Asia

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The History Problem

The Politics of War Commemoration in East Asia

By: Hiro Saito (Sociologist)

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The Politics of War Commemoration in East Asia

By: Hiro Saito (Sociologist)

Seventy years have passed since the end of the Asia-Pacific War, yet Japan remains embroiled in controversy with its neighbors over the war?s commemoration. Among the many points of contention between Japan, China, and South Korea are interpretations of the Tokyo War Crimes Trial, apologies and compensation for foreign victims of Japanese aggression, prime ministerial visits to the Yasukuni Shrine, and the war?s portrayal in textbooks. Collectively, these controversies have come to be called the ?history problem.? But why has the problem become so intractable? Can it ever be resolved, and if so, how? 00To answer these questions author Hiro Saito mobilizes the sociology of collective memory and social movements, political theories of apology and reconciliation, psychological research on intergroup conflict, and philosophical reflections on memory and history.

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0824856759

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9780824856755

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Things Even ALS Can’t Take Away

By: Hiro Fujita

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Things Even ALS Can’t Take Away

By: Hiro Fujita

At the age of 30 suddenly his life fell apart. 3 years since the diagnosis, a strategic planner from a global advertising agency who can now only move his left index finger and his face, expresses his thoughts and emotions on life before and after ALS…and about his hope. In the U.S. alone, approximately 5,600 people are diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease or MND) a year. Told through a series of short anecdotes and remembrances, author Masahiro "Hiro" Fujita (b. Nov. 30, 1979) recounts his life story, which spans Tokyo, New Jersey, Zurich and London, from birth through the present. In what Fujita describes as more of a diary as opposed to a book, he lets the reader behind the curtain, sharing moments he has had with family, friends, colleagues and acquaintances, both before and after his diagnosis with ALS in November 2010. All of these stories, told with frank honesty and, at times, heart-wrenching emotion, have shaped the way he views life, as well as the way he battles this terminal disease. Written with the use of his eyes using an eye-tracking system, Fujita guides the reader towards a better understanding of ALS and shows them his unwavering vision for a cure.

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Museyon

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1938450426

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Atomic Multielectron Processes

By: Viatcheslav Shevelko,Hiro Tawara

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Atomic Multielectron Processes

By: Viatcheslav Shevelko,Hiro Tawara

Atomic Multielectron Processes is the first comprehensive collection of the data (mostly cross sections and methods) devoted to the multielectron transitions in atoms and ions induced by single collisions with charged particles and photons. The book covers the fundamental ranges of atomic physics which helps understanding the nature of many particle transitions.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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3662035413

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9783662035412

Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest

By: 真島ヒロ

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Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest

By: 真島ヒロ

A FIERY FACE-OFF Having finally encountered a dragon god, what will it take for FAIRY TAIL to come out on top against this other-worldly power? Or even protect themselves against its fiery wrath? As Natsu and the gang wrestle with forces beyond their grasp, they learn that the enemies before them may not be exactly who they seem, and the task they’ve been given may not be as simple as merely slaying dragons…

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Kodansha America LLC

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1646593308

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9781646593309

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