Touches on some of the more sensitive areas of Japan/Western relations
Shimazu is a first-rate up-and-coming star in Japanese Studies
This is the first book to cover the aspect ofthe racial equality proposal at the 1919 Paris Peace Conference
Intriguing subject - important for ethnic and racial studies
'The case studies in general are extremely detailed, very well researched and provide excellent reference material on regional co-operative arrangements as NAFTA abd EMU' - Ella Kavanagh, National University of Ireland for The Business Economist
'This study is a valuable addition to the history of Japan's international relations in the twentieth century. Dr Shimazu has researched her chosen subject meticulously and presents her arguments and conclusions with clarity and objectivity' Hugh Cortazzi, The Japan Society, Spring 99, Number 132