Okinawa: The History of an Island People by George Kerr (English) Paperback Book

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Okinawa: The History of an Island People is the most complete history of Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands available in English. This new edition has been revised and updated with a comprehensive Afterword by the noted Okinawa scholar Dr. Mitsugu Sakihara.

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Okinawa: The History of an Island People is the most complete history of Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands available in English. This new edition has been revised and updated with a comprehensive Afterword by the noted Okinawa scholar Dr. Mitsugu Sakihara.Over 100 years since the beginning of Okinawan emigration to the United States and 70 years since the climactic Battle of Okinawa signaled the beginning of the end to World War II-these tiny, charming islands continue to be a crucial nerve center in U.S. strategic defense plans for Asia.More than that, they are now a burgeoning tourist destination and an ongoing source of friction for U.S.-Japan relations. This book explains what makes Okinawa and Okinawans so unique.

Author Biography

George Kerr served as a United States diplomat to Taiwan during World War II before embarking on a notable career as an author and academic. He wrote numerous books and articles about Taiwan and Japan including Formosa Betrayed and The Taiwan Confrontation Crisis.Mitsugu Sakihara was an Okinawa history scholar who served as president of the Hawaii International College and professor at the University of Hawaii-Manoa.

Review

"[Okinawa: The History of an Island People] is history, firm, frank, organized and detailed, from the mythical past to the military present…It is a lifetime work of scholarship, full of life" --Mainichi Daily News"The first comprehensive history of the Ryukyuan people to appear in any Western language…recommended to students of East Asian culture, who will find it a valuable addition to their libraries." --The American Anthropologist"[Okinawa: The History of an Island People is] a book that answers the questions of the curious layman, satisfies the standards of critical scholarship, and is readable and fascinating besides." --American Historical Review

Long Description

Okinawa: The History of an Island People is the most complete history of Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands available in English. This new edition has been revised and updated with a comprehensive Afterword by the noted Okinawa scholar Dr. Mitsugu Sakihara. Over 100 years since the beginning of Okinawan emigration to the United States and 70 years since the climactic Battle of Okinawa signaled the beginning of the end to World War II--these tiny, charming islands continue to be a crucial nerve center in U.S. strategic defense plans for Asia. More than that, they are now a burgeoning tourist destination and an ongoing source of friction for U.S.-Japan relations. This book explains what makes Okinawa and Okinawans so unique.

Review Quote

"This book is a lot more than write-ups of battles and tug-of-wars--stick with it and you'll find fascinating tidbits about the islands, such as the role the potato has played in its development and how Okinawan culture developed in the prehistoric area." -- JQ Magazine

Description for Sales People

The most complete history of the Ryukyu Islands and Okinawa available in English. Over 1/2 Million US Servicemen and Families have lived in Okinawa Okinawa is the most important American military staging area in Asia and is an essential component in all U.S. security plans. An introduction and appendix by noted Okinawa history scholar Mitsugu Sakihara, former president of Hawaii International College and professor at the University of Hawaii-Manoa.

Details ISBN4805314796 Year 2018 ISBN-10 4805314796 ISBN-13 9784805314791 Format Paperback Pages 592 Publisher Tuttle Publishing Imprint Tuttle Publishing Place of Publication Boston Replaces 9780804820875 Media Book Subtitle The History of an Island People DEWEY 952.29 Country of Publication United States Language English UK Release Date 2018-03-06 Publication Date 2018-03-06 NZ Release Date 2018-03-06 US Release Date 2018-03-06 Author Mitsugu Sakihara Audience General AU Release Date 2018-03-05 We've got this

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