1st Edition
Grassroots Pacifism in Post-War Japan The Rebirth of a Nation
By Mari Yamamoto
Copyright 2004
324 Pages
by
Routledge
320 Pages
by
Routledge
320 Pages
by
Routledge
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Grassroots Pacifism in Post-War Japan presents new material on grassroots peace activism and pacifism in two major groups active in the post-World War 2 peace movement - workers and housewives. Yamamoto contends that the peace movement, which was organised in tandem with other activities to promote democratic, economic and humanitarian issues, served as a popular lever which helped to eliminate... Read more
Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations, Acronyms and Japanese Group Names List of Tables Introduction Part 1 The Peace Movement and Organised Labour 1. Early Years 2. The Korean War and the Peace Treaty 3. The Takano Years 4. The Labour Movement under Mindo Leadership and the Anpo Toso 5. Elements in the Peace Activities of Organised Labour Part 2 Women's Peace Movement 6. Prehistory and the Early Post-War Years 7. The Rise of a Grassroots Peace Movement 8. Reflection on War and Self Conclusion Appendix I Appendix II Bibliography
Biography
Mari Yamamoto is an Editor at Nikkei News Bulletin Inc., Japan
