Questions About Embracing Defeat: Japan in the Wake of World War II

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Does this book patronize the Americans much? Or does it try to look at both sides equally and rationally?

Yolanda It's not patronising. There is a full exploration of how the constitution was drawn up, for example, which illuminates the thought processes of the Ja…moreIt's not patronising. There is a full exploration of how the constitution was drawn up, for example, which illuminates the thought processes of the Japanese side and the American side. I would say it's evenhanded. (less)

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Does this book give any explanation on Japan's economic boom post WWII ?

Brad Lucht Yes, in great detail. Put simply, when the United States entered the Korean War massive amounts of American money flooded into Japan to produce weapon…moreYes, in great detail. Put simply, when the United States entered the Korean War massive amounts of American money flooded into Japan to produce weapons and ammunition, COMPLETELY reversing the pacifist doctrine originally imposed my MacArthur at the beginning of the occupation. Think of how massive war spending brought b the U.S. out of the depression; the same thing happened in Japan.(less)

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How was this book accepted in Japan?

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