The Eagle and the Rising Sun; America and Japan in the Twentieth Century

Emmerson, John K.; Holland, Harrison M.

ISBN 10: 0201088916 / ISBN 13: 9780201088915

Published by Addison-Wesley Pub. Co., Reading, Mass.; Menlo Park, Cal.; Etc., 1988

About this Item

199 pages; index; bibliography; " 'The Eagle and the Rising Sun' is a short but authoritative book on Japanese-American relations in the twentieth century, based on an initial manuscript by John K. Emmerson, perhaps the leading Japance expert of his generation in the American Foreign Service." A promotions sheet issued by Addison-Wesley on the book, titled "News Release," measuring circa 14 x 8.5 inches and giving some details on both sides about the book is included. Book condition: A majority of the surface of the dj is off-white in color instead of white, otherwise dj and book are in fine condition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Eagle and the Rising Sun; America and Japan in the Twentieth Century
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Pub. Co., Reading, Mass.; Menlo Park, Cal.; Etc.
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0201088916
• ISBN 13: 9780201088915
• Binding: Dark Grey Cloth
• Edition: First Printing
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+

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Synopsis

Examines the background of the U.S.-Japan alliance, compares the two societies, and discusses the current economic rivalry

Reviews

Written by former U.S. Foreign Service colleagues, this useful handbook reviews U.S.-Japan relations since World War II (particularly trade and defense issues), Japan's relations with the Soviet Union, China and South Korea, then speculates on future relations between the two rival superpowers on opposite sides of the Pacific. The authors discuss "the major disparity between the image Japan projects to the outside world and the feelings the Japanese have about themselves," a disparity that is the source of much confusion. The book helps to resolve that confusion clearly and concisely. Emmerson and Holland clarify, for instance, the controversy arising from Washington's accusation that Japan engages in unfair trade practices, that it has been "getting a free ride" on defense, that the country has done little to help maintain the world order from which it profits so handsomely.
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