
Van Staaveren's memoir provides a grassroots perspective on American and Japanese interaction at the local level during the post-WWII occupation. An American civil information and education officer in Yamanashi prefecture during 1946-1948, Van Staaveren provides insight into the American role in social and cultural change during the period. He draws on personal notes and letters and documents of the Yamanashi Military Government team. Includes b&w photos. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Page Count:
286
Publication Date:
1994-01-01
ISBN-10:
0295973633
ISBN-13:
9780295973630
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