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Explore the complex history of Japanese colonial rule through this scholarly work from the Academia Sinica on East Asia series. Published by Routledge, this book examines the specific institutions used to govern Taiwan and how these administrative methods fit into the broader scope of Japan's empire building. Rather than following a pre-set plan for social control, the author presents evidence that Japanese rule in Taiwan was often an ad hoc process. The text explains how the administration worked to integrate and use native social forces to secure cooperation from the local population. This approach provides a different perspective on how colonial engineering actually functioned on the ground. Part I of the book provides a detailed look at how the administration was shaped by the unique context of colonial Taiwan. Readers will gain insights into the legal traditions and the civil service structures that defined this era. This is an essential resource for students and historians interested in the origins of colonial administration and East Asian history.

Key Features

Analyzes the specific institutions used to manage Taiwan during the period of Japanese colonial rule.

Examines how colonial administration was engineered to fit into the larger framework of Japan's empire building.

Provides an argument that Japanese rule was an ad hoc process rather than a strictly pre-planned social policy.

Explores the methods used to integrate native social forces to ensure local cooperation with the administration.

Includes a detailed study of the legal traditions and civil service structures within the context of colonial Taiwan.

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hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
17 December 2008
Listed Since
17 August 2007

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