The author brings the fresh perspective of an expert on contemporary developing economies to central historical questions in japan s modern evolution such as the interplay of domestic and foreign. The economic and business history of occupied japan. Aug 21, 2019 japan is the second most advanced economy in the world, the third largest by nominal gdp, and the 4th by ppp. Jun 05, 2015 chalmers johnsons miti and the japanese miracle is the best book for japanese economic history from the 1920s till the publication of the book in 1982. Frustration, anger, and incredulity course through this powerful book by one of the bestknown western critics of late 20thcentury japans construction boom.
This book covers a key period of the economic and business history of japan and presents numerous new approaches and original contributions to the scholarship of the occupation era. Makes japanese sources accessible in english although much of the work on japanese economic history is inaccessible to westerners, many of japan s leading economic historians have published widely in english. The best books on american economic history five books. Incorporated as a notforprofit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in geneva, switzerland, the forum is tied to no political, partisan or national interests. Studies in economic history, and after 1974 as studies in economic and social history. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
There are endless bestselling books about how the west developed and how it became rich. The three leading countries of industrial capitalism the united states, germany and japan developed by using techniques, as hajoon chang points out, that are the opposite of what are supposed to work. It will be of interest to scholars of modern japan, economic history, business history, development studies and postwar u. The 100 best economics books of all time image by kevin dooley cc by 2. Using historical examples, the author has successfully depicted the evolutionary and accumulative nature of japans internal capabilities, and the japanese private sectors dynamism and resilience before external forces. A comparative perspective and an analytic approach grounded in mainstream economics distinguish this broad, accessible introduction to the japanese economy. Referring to cultural factors where appropriate, ito subjects. Throughout, ito utilizes standard economic concepts in comparing japan with the united states in terms of economic performances, underlying institutions, and government policies. It aims at broad coverage of themes of economic and social change, including the intellectual. The country is one of the worlds most innovative economies having the largest electronic goods industry and patent filings. Economic growth stalled in the 1990s, but since has rebounded to a quietly respectable 2 percent per year. The 20 most influential books in history world economic. Various american explorers and trading vessels visited japan in the next 50 years, until the united states and japan established formal relations in 1854, when commodore matthew perry of the u.
The world economic forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Books on contemporary economic history of japan or on japans. Finally a book that covers all the important topics on the japanese economy. Research is conducted using a combination of historical methods, statistical methods and the application of economic theory to historical situations and institutions. He says that in the book he wants to make sense of the third quarter of the. Combined with the work of western economists who can utilize japanese language sources, this series assembles a wide range of englishlanguage articles on the key issues in japanese. Home to a huge breadth and depth of knowledge and expertise ranging from the medieval period to the current century and covering every major world economy. The best books on economic history five books expert. List of books and articles about japanese economic history. Large selection and many more categories to choose from. The korean war marked the turn from economic depression to recovery for japan.
The economic history of japan is most studied for the spectacular social and economic growth. Conventionally, japan is presented as the exception to mainstream economic theory. It is a wellwritten, lucid and attractive book, and should be recommended reading for all students of japans economy and business. Chalmers johnsons miti and the japanese miracle is the best book for japanese economic history from the 1920s till the publication of the book in 1982. Makes japanese sources accessible in english although much of the work on japanese economic history is inaccessible to westerners, many of japans leading economic historians have published widely in english. A dual structure 2003, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. There is a curious tension in japans foreign relations. Cambridge histories cambridge histories is the essential reference collection spanning 350 volumes in 10 subject areas.
Navy persuaded japan to open to international trade, with the convention of kanagawa. Each of the selections is very readable and highly engaging. This reference page collects surveys, articles, and blogs basically, linkable things which give a good overview of academic research on generalinterest topics in global economic history and comparative historical development. Economic history part 2 the twentieth century 19121945. From tokugawa times to the present by andrew gordon, embracing defeat. Sweeping and majestic economic history of the whole world by angus maddison. Emergence of economic society in japan, 16001859 economic history of japan 16601990. It is of interest not only to economic historians but also to economists, social scientists, and historians in general. History of economic and social history in japan ver3. It aims at broad coverage of themes of economic and social change. Dec 21, 2019 technically, these are the 12 best history books. Selected fulltext books and articles japan on the upswing. This fully revised and updated third edition of japanese economic development looks at japans economic history from the nineteenth century through to world war ii, recasting analysis of japans economic past in the light fresh theoretical perspectives in the. Lessons on growth from 0 years of japanese history world.
As seen in uchidas case, the historical origins of economic and social history in japan are found in two separate disciplines. The japanese economy at the return of independence in 1952 was in the. From hunger to modern economic growth coedited with t. I am looking for books on contemporary japanese economic history. International trade, growth, and postwar reconstruction, michael smitka, isbn 0815327048, 9780815327042 volume 5 of japanese economic history, 16001960 editor. An economic history of the world since 1400 audiobook by. In the 1970s, japan produced the worlds secondlargest gross national product gnp after the united states and, by the late 1980s, ranked first in gnp per capita worldwide. This book fills in the gap between the opening of japan and world war ii that many other history books skim over. After experiencing spectacular economic growth and industrial development for much of the postwar era, japan plunged abruptly into recession in the early 1990s. Japanese economic history japan nihon or nippon, country 2015 est.
Tell us about your next pick, technology and american society, which looks at the impact of technology in the united states. Inspired by vincent geloso, here is a list of the 25 books in economic history published since 2000 which i have found most stimulating or provocative. Discover librarianselected research resources on japanese economic history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic. His previous publications include iasian population history oup 2001 and population and economy. Agricultural production and the economic development of japan, 18731922 princeton university press, 1966. The 25 most stimulating economic history books since 2000. All formats available for pc, mac, ebook readers and other mobile devices. The path of splitness is a major nonfiction work that will rock the scientific world it is 2,766 pages. A dual structure 2003, hardcover at the best online. Saito is professor of japanese and asian economics, and director at the institute of economic research, hitotsubashi university. We are one of the largest specialist departments in the country, with 25 full and parttime time teachers, as well as visiting academics and. Aimed at the layperson with only a cursory understanding of the field, an economic history of the world since 1400 reveals how economics has influenced and been influenced by historical events and trends, including the black death, the age of exploration, the industrial revolution, the european colonization of africa, the collapse of the. Many in the region still remember japans wartime aggression. Apr 08, 2020 a modern history of japan from tokugawa times to the present, andrew gordon.
The top ten books to read about international economic history. From a complete laymans standpoint, japans economic history seems to be a good starting point for studying the results of previously unorthodox governmental monetary policy. There are only a small number of books on the history of technology in the united states that look at the impact of technology on society for example, on how electricity transformed. From 1995 new studies in economic and social history is being. As the staging area for the united nations forces on the korean peninsula, japan profited indirectly from the war, as valuable procurement orders for goods and services were assigned to japanese suppliers. The journal of economic history is devoted to the study of economic phenomena in historical contexts. In reflecting the diversity of traditional japan s economy and society, japan to 1600 is well suited for both undergraduate and graduate courses and will be a welcome introduction to japan s early history for scholars and students of other disciplines and regions. Ive read wikipedias reference section looking for some material on the matter, so far the best ive found was a series of lectures by professor kenichi ohno from grips. Combined with the work of western economists who can utilize japaneselanguage sources, this series assembles a wide range of englishlanguage articles on the key issues in japanese. Books on contemporary economic history of japan or on. There is a sense of both opportunity and insecurity. Japan to 1600 surveys japanese historical development from the first evidence of human habitation in the archipelago to the consolidation of political power under the tokugawa shogunate at the beginning of the seventeenth century. Lessons on growth from 0 years of japanese history.
The economic history of japan is most studied for the spectacular social and economic growth in the 1800s after the meiji restoration, when it became the first nonwestern great power, and for its expansion after the second world war, when japan recovered from devastation to become the worlds second largest economy behind the united states, and from 20 behind china as well. Japans economy was the envy of the world before succumbing to one of the longestrunning economic crises in financial history that would come to be known as the lost decade. Discover the best economic history in best sellers. This book demolishes that notion, bringing the full analytical power of economic thought to all aspects of the. John kendrick is the first american known to have visited japan, commanding two exploration ships in 1791. I am finding this particularly among young historians. It is a required text at almost development economics course i know o.
It is unique among introductory texts for its focus on developments that impacted all social classes rather than the privileged and powerful few. Japan transformed explores the historical, political, and economic forces that led to the countrys recent evolution, and looks at the consequences for japans citizens and global neighbors. This book offers an accessible and holistic description and analysis of japan s economic development from the seventeenth century to the present. The book analyzes and explains the basic prehistory of the universe and how it came into being, the basic dynamics which created life, the basic. Gordon picks up exactly where sansoms leaves offat the end of the tokugawa shogunate and the beginning of the meiji era. Economic history is the academic study of economies or economic events of the past. World bank, 21 books eugene varga, 21 books immanuel maurice wallerstein, 19 books fernand braudel, 15 books einzig, paul, 14 books lester russell brown, 14 books george douglas howard cole, 14 books andre gunder frank, 14 books peter f. The japanese economy david flath oxford university press. Experts on the japanese economy examine japans prolonged period of economic underperformance, analyzing the ways in which the financial system, monetary policy, and international financial factors contributed to its onset and duration. Emergence of economic society in japan, 16001859 2004.
Japan is also the worlds biggest creditor with the leading public debt ratio. It will be of interest to scholars of modern japan, economic history, business history, development studies and. Yet the japanese economy is one of the most misunderstood phenomena in the modern world. In this sense economic globalisation serves to protect japanese interests. The journal has broad coverage in terms of geographic scope, time frame, and methodology.
List of books and articles about japanese economic history online. In the late 1980s japan appeared on the verge of an economic takeover of the world. This is an easytoread book that explains how and why japan industrialized rapidly. He is the author of eight books on asian topics, including southeast asia.
Were featuring a threepart history of wwii as one book because an article about 10 books just sounds so much more neat and tidy. Books on contemporary economic history of japan or on japan s lost decade. The economic and business history of occupied japan routledge. Not the best, nor the most correct, nor the most balanced, but those things which influenced, stimulated, or provoked my own personal thinking. It traces historical development from the feudal edo period to high income. This has motivated him to analyze deeply the history of japans economic development facing those challenges. Allen, the british industrial revolution in global perspective clark, a farewell. The regional development policies and programs of the u. Sep 18, 2019 japan s economy was the envy of the world before succumbing to one of the longestrunning economic crises in financial history that would come to be known as the lost decade. A financial history of the world by niall ferguson, why nations fail. Online shopping for economic history from a great selection at books store. The book examines japanese history, illustrating the countrys multiple transformations over the centuries, and then focuses on the critical and.
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