This book provides a fresh approach to understanding the origins and
possible future direction of the Northeast Asia “history wars.”
Leading scholars in history, literary studies, and education present
the complex issue in a historical context by assessing its political
and cultural dimensions, particularly with regards to relations
between Japan and Korea. Their essays also touch on the significance
of civil society efforts to advance peaceful reconciliation and the
social and political forces that have worked to frustrate such efforts
since 1945. At its core, this volume explores the political
significance in the gap between Korean and Japanese civil society
versus governmental efforts to resolve issues lingering from the
Pacific War in Asia; the significance of cultural as well as political
efforts to understanding historical and contemporary relations among
Northeast Asian neighboring states; and specific factors—such as
textbook reform, revised school curricula, and civil society education
efforts— that are working to ameliorate the heretofore deadlocked
“history wars.”
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ISBN
9781137541031
Publisert
2020
Utgiver
Vendor
Palgrave Macmillan
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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