Beschreibung
Uchimura Kanzo was born into a samurai family in 1861. He grew to adulthood during the Meiji Restoration, a season of monumental changes within Japan. His life reflected significant transformations: from samurais son to Christian, from idealistic supporter to fierce critic of America, from a believer in Japans self-described mission to China to a pacifist. His life as a respected teacher, prolific writer, and social critic is a vivid portrayal of the conflicts encountered by Japanese intellectuals wrestling with the major issues of their day, placing Uchimura among a cadre of gifted intellectuals who wrote of their reactions to the changes affecting their nation. As a member of this cohort, Uchimura has garnered much attention from scholars and social critics. Their interpretations vary widely. Some consider him irrelevant; others consider him a prophet for post-war Japan. This disparity drives the question, What, exactly, is Uchimuras legacy to Japan? It is the purpose of this work to discover Uchimuras intellectual heritage to modern Japan, seeking to ascertain his effect upon other Japanese, and the degree to which a mantle of Uchimura can be identified.
Autorenporträt
EDUCATIONPh.D. History, University of Kansas.Major field: East Asian History, with emphasis on modern Japan.Minor fields: U.S. Diplomatic History, East Asian Religions.M.A. East Asian Languages and Cultures.B.A. Political Science, Colorado State University. Current Posting:Visiting Assistant Professor of History, Fort Lewis College
Herstellerkennzeichnung:
BoD - Books on Demand
In de Tarpen 42
22848 Norderstedt
DE
E-Mail: info@bod.de
