| #978751 in Books | Harvard University Press | 2010-09-30 | 2010-08-09 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 8.50 x.91 x5.51l,1.02 | File type: PDF | 408 pages | ||0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.| I'm a student of the period examined here, and ...|By Samuel Leiter|I'm a student of the period examined here, and have written about it myself. I wish I'd had this book as a reference when doing my research. Clearly written, thoroughly researched, and continually interesting, it holds a respected place on my bookshelf.|0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.| |America's Geisha Ally is a rarity: a sophisticated historical study that combines theory, archival research, and literary grace. Insightful and highly original, the book shows how popular culture reshaped the samurai and kamikaze villain into the innoce
During World War II, Japan was vilified by America as our hated enemy in the East. Though we distinguished "good Germans" from the Nazis, we condemned all Japanese indiscriminately as fanatics and savages. As the Cold War heated up, however, the U.S. government decided to make Japan its bulwark against communism in Asia.
But how was the American public made to accept an alliance with Japan so soon after the "Japs" had been demonized as subhuman, bucktoothed apes...
You can specify the type of files you want, for your gadget.America's Geisha Ally: Reimagining the Japanese Enemy | Naoko Shibusawa.Not only was the story interesting, engaging and relatable, it also teaches lessons.
