{"title":"Kristin Roebuck","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of Kristin Roebuck, a distinguished author whose expertise and captivating storytelling bring history vividly to life. Known for her insightful analysis and engaging narrative style, Kristin delves deep into the social and political landscapes that have shaped our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cornerstone of this collection is her notable work, \u003cem\u003eJapan Reborn\u003c\/em\u003e, a profound exploration of Japan's transformative journey through history. This book offers readers an enlightening perspective on Japan’s rapid modernisation and the pivotal events that have defined its present-day status. Kristin Roebuck expertly navigates through key historical moments, weaving a tale that is both educational and compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKristin Roebuck's contributions to the field of History \u0026amp; Military are not only informative but also thought-provoking. Her ability to blend meticulous research with captivating storytelling makes her works a must-read for history enthusiasts and anyone eager to understand the forces that have shaped modern societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse through this unique collection to immerse yourself in the pages of history, as brought to you by the expertise and narrative flair of Kristin Roebuck.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"japan-reborn-by-kristin-roebuck-9780231204392","title":"Japan Reborn","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the peak of imperial expansion in World War II, Japan touted itself as a multiracial paradise. The state, eugenicists, and media supported intermarriage and adoption as tools of empire, encouraging “blood mixing” to fuse diverse populations into one harmonious family. Yet after defeat in World War II, a chorus of Japanese policymakers, journalists, and activists railed against Japanese women who consorted with occupying American men and their mixed-race children. Why did Japan embrace “mixed blood” as an authoritarian empire yet turn to xenophobic racial nationalism as a postwar democracy?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracing changing views of the “mixed blood” child, \u003ci\u003eJapan Reborn\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how notions of racial mixture and purity reshaped Japanese identity. Kristin Roebuck unravels the politics of sex and reproduction in Japan from the invasion of Manchuria in the 1930s to the dawn of the US-Japan alliance in the 1950s, uncovering eugenic ideas and policies that policed the boundaries of kinship and country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe shows how the trauma of defeat sparked an abhorrence of interracial sex and caused a profound devolution in the social status of “mixed” children and their Japanese mothers. She also unpacks how Japan’s postwar identity crisis put pressure on the United States to bring Japanese brides and “mixed blood” children into the Cold War American family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShedding light on the sexual and racial tensions of empire, occupation, and the Cold War, this book offers new ways to understand the shifting terrain of Japanese nationalism and international relations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46791829553388,"sku":"9780231204392","price":127.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8100623482270.jpg?v=1756987513"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/kristin-roebuck.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}