Isbn: 9781330114155 - the labor movement in japan (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the emergence of the Japanese labor movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, providing a fascinating window into the intersection of economic, political, and social forces shaping modern Japan. The author, a prominent labor activist of the era, traces the development of trade unions and the spread of socialist thought amidst the backdrop of Japanese industrialization, a process heavily influenced by Western models and fueled by imperial ambitions. The book details the early successes of the nascent labor movement, including the formation of unions and the publication of labor newspapers. However, the author also highlights the growing opposition from the government, manifested in the passage of restrictive laws aimed at suppressing labor organization. The book explores how the Japanese government's actions, coupled with the burgeoning socialist movement, spurred calls for political reform and universal suffrage. This book offers a unique perspective on the complexities of early labor movements in a rapidly industrializing nation, illuminating the challenges faced by workers in navigating the tension between economic progress and political repression. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…