Beschreibung:
There are frequent protests that a biased, nationalistic history is taught in Japanese schools. This study analyses authorised textbooks currently in use, elucidating meanings and associated ideologies created through language.
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: The Rape of Nanking: Processes and Participants Chapter 3: The Attacks by Germany and Japan: The Ideology of Irresponsibility Chapter 4: The Surrenders of Germany and Japan: The Ideology of Face-Protection Chapter 5: Conclusion Locating the Findings in a Wider Context