The Culture of Japanese Fascism

This bold collection of essays demonstrates the necessity of understanding fascism in cultural terms rather than only or even primarily in terms of political structures and events. Contributors from history, literature, film, art history, and anthropology describe a culture of fascism in Japan in th...

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Other Authors: Tansman, Alan (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Duke University Press 2009
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