How World War II Affected the Society & Political System of the Japanese
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In 8 pages the author discusses how World War II affected the society and the political system of the Japanese. The Japanese have always been a proud people. When they lost World War II, it had a major affect on them. They 'lost face.' This is the worst possible thing that could happen to them. The culture of Japan is such that the people just can not lose. They must win at all cost. The Japanese would rather face death than defeat. To lose face for the Japanese was a fate worse than death. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Ww2jap.rtf

Japan' s Involvement in World War II
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A 7 page paper discussing Japans reasons for entering the war. It talks about why, and how Japan became involved, and why they weren't successful.
Filename: Jpww2.wps

Japanese Imperialism in Modern Times
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7 pages in length. An historical discussion beginning with the rise of Japanese imperialism in the late nineteenth century after the arrival of U.S. Matthew C. Perry and ending with the decline of Japanese Imperialism at the end of World War II. The writer also examines some of the steps that have since been taken to ensure the growth of Democracy in Japan. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Japanimp.wps

Post World War II Asia / Order vs. Chaos
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An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the issues related to the chaos that occured through out Asia in the post-World War II era and considers the elemental factors that led to this chaos. The writer also considers the quesiton of whether the chaos was preventable or necessary. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Postasia.wps

The Affects of World War II on the Japanese
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A 7 page research paper that examines how World War II caused fundamental changes in Japanese society. Prior to WWII, Japan was an authoritarian state where the individual had few rights. After WWII and the Allied occupation, the sovereignty of the Japanese state rested with the people for the first time in their history. The writer argues that huge assimilation of Western cultural ideals fits in with the overall pattern of Japanese history and that the behind a Western façade, the Japanese have succeeded in retaining their cultural identity. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Affectjj.rtf