Routledge - Marxist History and Postwar Japanese Nationalism

Explore the complex relationship between political theory and national identity in this academic study from Routledge. This book examines the historical writings of postwar Japanese Marxists, a group that remains a significant presence within the Japanese academic landscape. The text investigates how these thinkers developed concepts of radical nationalism. It explains how they utilized ideas of ethnic homogeneity to define a revolutionary subject, creating a unique space for political action against the state, the American Occupation, and global capital. By comparing prewar and postwar Marxist historiography, the book provides a clear look at how historical writing and political thought evolved during these transformative periods. This is an essential resource for students and scholars interested in Japanese history, political science, and the evolution of Marxist thought in East Asia.