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1968: A Turning Point in Modern Japanese History, The Revolutionary Wave That Swept Japan (4 Volumes, Not Sold Separately)
1968: A Turning Point in Modern Japanese History, The Revolutionary Wave That Swept Japan (4 Volumes, Not Sold Separately)
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§ The 8th Kadokawa Foundation Award for Arts and Sciences Winner §
Eiji Oguma's most monumental historical sociology masterpiece
After a 15-year wait, the Chinese edition is finally released.
Eiji Oguma's signed flyleaf X Taiwan edition preface X three expert commentary booklets
1968, the era of surging student movements in Japan
Why did an entire generation of young people embark on a revolutionary path? What legacy did they leave behind?
What exactly was the Zenkyoto era that Haruki Murakami, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Chizuko Ueno experienced?
To understand Japan's Dankan Generation, this book is a must-read!
Eiji Oguma's monumental work comprehensively analyzing the 1968 movement
Guides you to understand the pivotal era that changed modern Japanese history.
In Japan, from the late 1960s to the early 1970s, "New Left," "Zenkyoto," "riot sticks," "crushing Anpo," "university dismantling," and "self-negation" once formed the keywords of a generation. Young university and high school students donned helmets, picked up wooden sticks, blockaded their campuses, and battled police in the streets. Afterward, participants romantically recalled their youth, while opponents viewed it as extreme leftist violence.
However, what exactly was the rebellion of the "Zenkyoto era"? How can we explain the collective youth rebellion, an attempt to overthrow the system, during an era of rapid economic growth and increasing prosperity in Japan?
In this book, historical sociologist Eiji Oguma attempts to break free from established impressions and myths about the "Zenkyoto era." He uses social scientific methods to examine why the youth rebellion occurred and considers the lessons we can draw from it today. He begins by discussing Japan's post-war context, thoroughly depicting the political, economic, social, cultural, and educational environment of the Zenkyoto generation. He analyzes the psychological impact and dissatisfaction caused by the epochal shift from "modernity" to "contemporaneity" that led young people to embark on a rebellious path.
This book is also a detailed and accessible historical work. Its themes include the evolution of New Left parties, the origins and developments of struggles at various Japanese universities and high schools, the paradigm shift of 1970, and even famous events such as the siege of Yasuda Auditorium at the University of Tokyo and the United Red Army incident. The author draws on a rich and diverse array of historical materials to provide a captivating and factual account.
Whether you are a beginner hoping to understand that era or an expert already familiar with the subject, this book is an unmissable classic.
