The American Japanese Problem: A Study of the Racial Relations of the East and the West (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Sidney L. Gulick

9780260071484: The American Japanese Problem: A Study of the Racial Relations of the East and the West (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 026007148X ISBN 13: 9780260071484

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Confronting the East–West clash in modern life

A provocative examination of how race, culture, and immigration shape America's future with Japan and other Oriental nations. This edition looks at why whites and Asiatics see each other as threats and how early 20th‑century policies tried to manage the tension.

Two concise chapters survey the roots of misunderstanding, the economic and political stakes, and the moral questions behind exclusion and assimilation. It offers a thoughtful argument for treating individuals with fairness while recognizing the real differences that influence social life, work, and citizenship.

Understand the core tensions: immigration, labor, and the idea of racial equality.
Explore differing perspectives from Americans and people in Asia on civilization, law, and opportunity.
Learn about proposed solutions rooted in dignity, dialogue, and practical policy.
See examples of personal interactions that illustrate both mistrust and potential for understanding.

Ideal for readers interested in race relations, immigration policy, and the historical context of American attitudes toward Japan and other East–West dynamics. This edition provides a framework for considering how to balance national interests with compassion and fairness.

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