Molding Japanese Minds

Rating:
Summary: Four good interwar examples of expanding state power
Review: Memorable. This review is for the first half and intro/concl. Four examples of the expanding cultural power of the state in Japan, primarily interwar with 19th century background. I found the case for state power in prostitution and cafe society an arresting topic. However, the section on cults contains good horror tales of gov. oppression, and the growth of Christian societies and welfare-type activity new to me.

Rating:
Summary: Four good interwar examples of expanding state power
Review: Memorable. This review is for the first half and intro/concl. Four examples of the expanding cultural power of the state in Japan, primarily interwar with 19th century background. I found the case for state power in prostitution and cafe society an arresting topic. However, the section on cults contains good horror tales of gov. oppression, and the growth of Christian societies and welfare-type activity new to me.