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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>This book provides a fresh approach to understanding the origins and possible future direction of the Northeast Asia "history wars." Leading scholars in history, literary studies, and education present the complex issue in a historical context by assessing its political and cultural dimensions, particularly with regards to relations between Japan and Korea. Their essays also touch on the significance of civil society efforts to advance peaceful reconciliation and the social and political forces that have worked to frustrate such efforts since 1945. At its core, this volume explores the political significance in the gap between Korean and Japanese civil society versus governmental efforts to resolve issues lingering from the Pacific War in Asia; the significance of cultural as well as political efforts to understanding historical and contemporary relations among Northeast Asian neighboring states; and specific factors--such as textbook reform, revised school curricula, and civil society education efforts-- that are working to ameliorate the heretofore deadlocked "history wars."<b></b></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"The excellent paper and printing quality of this book is a welcome sensation upon pickup. ... the volume at hand is a rare and welcome chance to round out knowledge about the 'history wars.' ... this book is a welcome addition to prior scholarship on the topic ... this book will surely remain a valuable read for years to come." (Juljan Biontino, Contemporary Japan, Vol. 30 (1), January, 2018)<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Michael Lewis</b> is Professor in the Department of Japanese Studies at the University of Sydney, Australia. He is a historian of modern Japan and its influence on modern East Asian societies and politics. He has written major studies of mass protests in Japan and popular movements for and against the prewar Japanese empire.<br>

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