America and the Japanese Miracle

The Cold War Context of Japan's Postwar Economic Revival, 1950-1960

By Aaron Forsberg | Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press

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In this book, Aaron Forsberg presents an arresting account of Japan’s postwar economic resurgence in a world polarized by the Cold War. His fresh interpretation highlights the many connections between Japan’s economic revival and changes that occurred in the wider world during the 1950s.

Drawing on a wealth of recently released American, British, and Japanese archival records, Forsberg demonstrates that American Cold War strategy and the U.S. commitment to liberal trade played a central role in promoting Japanese economic welfare and in forging the economic relationship between Japan and the United States. The price of economic opportunity and interdependence, however, was a strong undercurrent of mutual frustration, as patterns of conflict and compromise over trade, investment, and relations with China continued to characterize the postwar U.S.-Japanese relationship.

Forsberg’s emphasis on the dynamic interaction of Cold War strategy, the business environment, and Japanese development challenges “revisionist” interpretations of Japan’s success. In exploring the complex origins of the U.S.-led international economy that has outlasted the Cold War, Forsberg refutes the claim that the U.S. government sacrificed American commercial interests in favor of its military partnership with Japan.

Editions of America and the Japanese Miracle

Hardcover
ISBN 9780807825280
Paperback
ISBN 9781469613758
EBook
ISBN 9780807860663
PDF
ISBN 9798890870933

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In this book, Aaron Forsberg presents an arresting account of Japan’s postwar economic resurgence in a world polarized by the Cold War. His fresh interpretation highlights the many connections between Japan’s economic revival and changes that occurred in the wider world during the 1950s.

Drawing on a wealth of recently released American, British, and Japanese archival records, Forsberg demonstrates that American Cold War strategy and the U.S. commitment to liberal trade played a central role in promoting Japanese economic welfare and in forging the economic relationship between Japan and the United States. The price of economic opportunity and interdependence, however, was a strong undercurrent of mutual frustration, as patterns of conflict and compromise over trade, investment, and relations with China continued to characterize the postwar U.S.-Japanese relationship.

Forsberg’s emphasis on the dynamic interaction of Cold War strategy, the business environment, and Japanese development challenges “revisionist” interpretations of Japan’s success. In exploring the complex origins of the U.S.-led international economy that has outlasted the Cold War, Forsberg refutes the claim that the U.S. government sacrificed American commercial interests in favor of its military partnership with Japan.

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In this book, Aaron Forsberg presents an arresting account of Japan’s postwar economic resurgence in a world polarized by the Cold War. His fresh interpretation highlights the many connections between Japan’s economic revival and changes that occurred in the wider world during the 1950s.

Drawing on a wealth of recently released American, British, and Japanese archival records, Forsberg demonstrates that American Cold War strategy and the U.S. commitment to liberal trade played a central role in promoting Japanese economic welfare and in forging the economic relationship between Japan and the United States. The price of economic opportunity and interdependence, however, was a strong undercurrent of mutual frustration, as patterns of conflict and compromise over trade, investment, and relations with China continued to characterize the postwar U.S.-Japanese relationship.

Forsberg’s emphasis on the dynamic interaction of Cold War strategy, the business environment, and Japanese development challenges “revisionist” interpretations of Japan’s success. In exploring the complex origins of the U.S.-led international economy that has outlasted the Cold War, Forsberg refutes the claim that the U.S. government sacrificed American commercial interests in favor of its military partnership with Japan.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in America and the Japanese Miracle?

Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government > International relations

Where can I read a sample of America and the Japanese Miracle?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807825280

How long is America and the Japanese Miracle and how many pages does it have?

America and the Japanese Miracle has 352 page(s)

Is America and the Japanese Miracle part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series The Luther H. Hodges Jr. and Luther H. Hodges Sr. Series on Business, Entrepreneurship, and Public Policy

Who is/are the Author/s of the book America and the Japanese Miracle?

Aaron Forsberg

Who is the Publisher of the book America and the Japanese Miracle?

The University of North Carolina Press

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America and the Japanese Miracle is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807825280) and paperback(ISBN 9781469613758) and ebook(ISBN 9780807860663) and pdf(ISBN 9798890870933)

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