Histories of Children and Childhood in Meiji Japan (Routledge Studies in the Modern History of Asia)

Synopsis

This book bridges the gap between historical research on Japan and the field of childhood history by writing children and childhood into the general historical record of the Meiji period.To explore the widely varying circumstances of childhood during the Japanese transition to modernity, the volume presents survey studies and “snapshots” of historical moments by authors from Europe, Japan, and North America. These histories of children and childhood address various thematic aspects, from birth and child-rearing to the representation of childhood in literary works, and these are approached from differing angles, in terms of theoretical perspectives and methodology. The contributions display a particular awareness for the problem of sources in writing the history of childhood and youth. In doing so, they provide precious insights into children’s living circumstances and notions of childhood, also beyond the urban centres of evolving modern Japan.Exploring a wealth of sources including autobiographies, educational essays, government documents, children’s literature, youth journals and medical manuals, this will be a valuable resource to students and scholars of Japanese history, children's studies, the history of education, and social policy more broadly.

Copyright:

2024

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781003830085

Related ISBNs:

9780367651336, 9781003128069, 9781003830030

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis

Date of Addition:

02/29/24

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Christian Galan and Harald Salomon

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Nonfiction, Social Studies

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Bookshare Staff

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This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Christian Galan

Edited by:

Harald Salomon