In this powerful and provocative book, Prasenjit Duara uses the intriguing case of Manchukuo_the Japanese puppet state in northeast China from 1932-1945_to explore how such antinomies as imperialism and nationalism, modernity and tradition, and governmentality and exploitation interacted in the post-World War I period. He argues that Manchukuo, as a transparently constructed 'nation-state, ' offers a unique historical laboratory for examining the utilization and transformation of circulating global forces mediated by the ...
Read More
In this powerful and provocative book, Prasenjit Duara uses the intriguing case of Manchukuo_the Japanese puppet state in northeast China from 1932-1945_to explore how such antinomies as imperialism and nationalism, modernity and tradition, and governmentality and exploitation interacted in the post-World War I period. He argues that Manchukuo, as a transparently constructed 'nation-state, ' offers a unique historical laboratory for examining the utilization and transformation of circulating global forces mediated by the 'East Asian modern.' With its sweepingly original theoretical and comparative perspectives on nationalism and imperialism, this book will be essential reading for all those interested in contemporary history
Read Less
Add this copy of Sovereignty and Authenticity: Manchukuo and the East to cart. $61.20, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2004 by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
Edition:
2004, Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
Add this copy of Sovereignty and Authenticity: Manchukuo and the East to cart. $73.97, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Rowman & Littlefield Publisher.
Edition:
2004, Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
Add this copy of Sovereignty and Authenticity: Manchukuo and the East to cart. $74.25, new condition, Sold by Ria Christie Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Uxbridge, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2004 by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
Edition:
2004, Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
Add this copy of Sovereignty and Authenticity: Manchukuo and the East to cart. $122.70, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Rowman & Littlefield Publisher.
Edition:
2004, Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
