This edited collection explores how graphic art and in particular Japanese manga represent Japanese history.The articles explore the representation of history in manga from disciplines that include such diverse fields as literary studies; politics; history; cultural studies; linguistics; narratology; and semiotics. Despite this diversity of approaches all academics from these respective fields of study agree that manga pose a peculiarly contemporary appeal that transcends the limitation imposed by traditional approaches to the study and teaching of history. The representation of history via manga in Japan has a long and controversial historiographical dimension. Thereby manga and by extension graphic art in Japanese culture has become one of the worldrsquo;s most powerful modes of expressing contemporary historical verisimilitude. The contributors to this volume elaborate how manga and by extension graphic art rewrites; reinvents and re-imagines the historicity and dialectic of bygone epochs in postwar and contemporary Japan. Manga and the Representation of Japanese History will be of interest to students and scholars of Asian studies; Asian history; Japanese culture and society; as well as art and visual culture
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. five starsBy Charles HerbertGet it. But I do recommend the Kindle version. Although it may seem a little overpriced considering it is a short book. its something you wont even consider upon finishing it. Footnotes work great with the most recent Kindle Paperwhite software update.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. GET ITBy Jesus Gerardo Contreras FloresI got the Kindle version which is flawless. A great read. Groszs attempt to define art is heroic. If you truly care about what you see. what. you listen to. what you feel. what you smell. what you taste. I mean. if you really care. Get it. But I do recommend the Kindle version. Although it may seem a little overpriced considering it is a short book. its something you wont even consider upon finishing it. Footnotes work great with the most recent Kindle Paperwhite software update.4 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Ian TurnbullBy OilsAn outstanding foundational text. providing a wealth of entry points into feminist philosophy interlaced through art theory and the underpinning rituals necessary for the enrichment of sustainable communities of practice. Art and music are at the core of our very being and I feel that this short. however worhty resource lightens the journey in many ways.
