The Tokugawa Transition: Bridging Japan’s Pre-modern and Modern Era.
Introduction Many scholars have discussed the debate surrounding Japan’s preparedness for industrialization and economic growth during the Tokugawa period (1603-1868). One of the scholars is Susan B. Hanley’s seminal work, “Everyday Things in Pre-modern Japan,” which challenges the conventional notion of evaluating living standards solely based on economic indices. Hanley introduces the concept of “level ... Read More
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