Gender and Sexuality in Modern Japan

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'Encompassing the full sweep of modern history, and drawing upon the tools of multiple disciplines, this broad ranging and deeply insightful book is essential reading for anyone interested in what Japan has to teach us about the ways in which questions of sex, gender and sexuality define our world and its possibilities.' Daniel Botsman, Yale University 'In seven compelling essays, the author narrates Japan's modern history through its gendered and sexualized figures: imperial soldiers and salarymen, good wives and wise mothers, New Women and Modern Girls, comfort women and prostitutes, sexologists and queers, artists and video gamers. Fruehstueck combines great erudition with effervescent storytelling.' Gail Hershatter, University of California, Santa Cruz 'Fruehstueck's keen historiographic eye along with her deep knowledge of literature and visual culture combine to make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the broader landscape of gender and sexuality in Japan. It is truly a tour de force.' Glenda Roberts, Waseda University 'an erudite but accessible overview of sex, gender, and sexuality in Japan since the formation of the modern Japanese nation-state in 1868. ... Recommended.' C. Brienza, Choice 'Gender and Sexuality in Modern Japan paints a compelling picture of modern Japan. Through superb research, straightforward language, and compassion toward individuals' experiences of social forces, Fruehstueck offers a way to explore controversial issues. Students, scholars, and general readers will enjoy learning from this book.' Jan Bardsley, Monumenta Nipponica 'The book consolidates Sabine Fruehstueck's position as one of the leading scholars of sexuality and gender in Japan and serves as an important resource and inspiration for students and fellow scholars of not only Japanese studies but also other disciplines.' An Huy Tran, International Quarterly for Asian Studies