Japanese Apologies for World War II

A Rhetorical Study

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Jane Yamazaki

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Routledge Contemporary Japan Series

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Post-war Japan offers a compelling case study of national apologies for past wrongdoing. Actions of the Japanese Army and government during World War II caused enormous suffering and distress throughout Asia, leaving a legacy of resentment and distrust. Beginning in the mid-1980s, apology for wartime actions became a recurring issue for Japan. Repeated calls for apology from various quarters as well as repeated apologies by Japanese officials provide a rich source for the study of national apology and how public apology discourse develops over time. This study combines rhetorical, sociological and historical approaches to address multiple examples of Japanese apology during the period 1984-1995. The author suggests that motive is more complex than the 'image restoration' theory that is prevalent in rhetorical theory. More specifically, this study emphasizes repair of relationships, self-reflection leading to a 'new' improved identity and affirmation of moral principle as reasons for apology. Unlike most rhetorical studies that focus on apologia in the broad sense, this study concentrates on the strategy of the 'true apology.'

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Jane W. Yamazaki teaches Japan-related courses in the department of International Studies at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan in addition to courses on culture and communication at Wayne State University in Detroit.

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November 15th, 2005

Author

Jane Yamazaki

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Pages

208

Series

Routledge Contemporary Japan Series

Dimensions

156x234x17

ISBN-13

9780415355650

Product ID

5245884

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