{"product_id":"mobilizing-japanese-youth-the-cold-war-and-the-making-of-the-sixties-generation","title":"Mobilizing Japanese Youth: The Cold War and the Making of the Sixties Generation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIn Mobilizing Japanese Youth, Christopher Gerteis explores how non-state institutions shaped the political consciousness of Japan's first postwar generation, exacerbating social and political alienation. A transnational flow of ideas and people influenced Japanese youth, leading to extreme ideologies like pan-Asianism, Mao-ism, black nationalism, anti-imperialism, anticommunism, neo-fascism, and ultra-nationalism. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 192 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 July 2021\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cornell University Press\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his insightful book, Mobilizing Japanese Youth, Christopher Gerteis delves into the intricate dynamics of non-state institutions in Japan, specifically examining the efforts of left-wing radicals and right-wing activists to shape the political consciousness of the nation's first postwar generation. By the late 1960s, this generation had become the dominant demographic among voting-age adults, and their political attitudes and behaviors had significant implications for Japanese society.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGerteis argues that the social constructs of class and gender played a crucial role in configuring the political rhetoric and social organization employed by both the far-right and far-left to mobilize postwar Japan. These constructs further exacerbated the levels of social and political alienation experienced by young blue- and pink-collar working men and women, as exemplified by high-profile acts of political violence committed by young Japanese during this era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Gerteis meticulously explores, Japanese youth were profoundly influenced by a transnational flow of ideas and people that marked a unique historical convergence of various ideologies, including pan-Asianism, Mao-ism, black nationalism, anti-imperialism, anticommunism, neo-fascism, and ultra-nationalism. This convergence shaped their perspectives and ideologies, leading to the emergence of new forms of political activism and resistance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMobilizing Japanese Youth offers a comprehensive analysis of the formative experiences of Japanese youth and the social, cultural, and political challenges they faced. By focusing on the strategies employed by far-right and far-left organizations to reach out to young radicals, especially those from working-class backgrounds, the book provides a fresh perspective on successive waves of youth radicalism since 1960.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough his meticulous research and engaging narrative, Gerteis sheds light on the complex interplay between non-state institutions, social constructs, and political ideologies in shaping the political consciousness of Japanese youth. This book is a valuable contribution to the study of Japanese politics, history, and society, offering insights into the ongoing struggles and transformations of Japanese youth and their role in shaping the nation's future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 470g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 161 x 236 x 22 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781501756313                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christopher Gerteis","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44095700107514,"sku":"9781501756313","price":31.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/531a6efcb0639192c5d112512f44d0eb.jpg?v=1640664996","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/mobilizing-japanese-youth-the-cold-war-and-the-making-of-the-sixties-generation","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}