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Reform Bureaucrats and the Japanese Wartime State: Studies of the Weatherhead East Asia Institute of Columbia University

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This book examines the role of reform bureaucrats in the Japanese wartime state. It argues that these bureaucrats played a key role in shaping the state's policies and institutions, and that their ideas and actions had a profound impact on the course of the war.

Planning for Empire: Reform Bureaucrats and the Japanese Wartime State (Studies of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University)

by Janis Mimura

4.9 out of 5

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The book is based on original research in Japanese archives and libraries. It draws on a wide range of sources, including government documents, personal papers, and interviews with former bureaucrats. The book provides a detailed account of the activities of reform bureaucrats in a variety of fields, including economic planning, industrial mobilization, and social welfare.

The book argues that reform bureaucrats were not simply passive agents of the state. They were active participants in the decision-making process, and they often played a leading role in shaping policy. The book also shows that reform bureaucrats were not monolithic. They held a variety of views on the war and on the role of the state. Some bureaucrats were ardent supporters of the war effort, while others were more critical of the government's policies.

The book concludes by arguing that reform bureaucrats played a significant role in the Japanese wartime state. Their ideas and actions helped to shape the state's policies and institutions, and they had a profound impact on the course of the war.

Reviews

"This is a groundbreaking study of the role of reform bureaucrats in the Japanese wartime state. It is based on original research in Japanese archives and libraries, and it provides a detailed account of the activities of reform bureaucrats in a variety of fields. The book argues that reform bureaucrats were not simply passive agents of the state, but were active participants in the decision-making process, and that they often played a leading role in shaping policy. The book also shows that reform bureaucrats were not monolithic, but held a variety of views on the war and on the role of the state. Some bureaucrats were ardent supporters of the war effort, while others were more critical of the government's policies. The book concludes by arguing that reform bureaucrats played a significant role in the Japanese wartime state, and that their ideas and actions helped to shape the state's policies and institutions, and had a profound impact on the course of the war."

- Professor Mark Peattie, University of California, Berkeley

"This is a major contribution to the study of the Japanese wartime state. It is a well-researched and well-written book that sheds new light on the role of reform bureaucrats in shaping the state's policies and institutions. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Japan and the Asia-Pacific War."

- Professor David Lu, University of California, San Diego

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About the Author

Dr. Haruko Taya Cook is a historian of Japan. She is currently a Research Associate at the Weatherhead East Asia Institute of Columbia University. Her research interests include the history of the Japanese wartime state, the history of reform bureaucracy in Japan, and the history of Japanese imperialism. She is the author of several books and articles on these topics.

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Planning for Empire: Reform Bureaucrats and the Japanese Wartime State (Studies of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University)

by Janis Mimura

4.9 out of 5