{"product_id":"divergent-memories-opinion-leaders-and-the-asia-pacific-war-9780804799706","title":"Divergent Memories: Opinion Leaders and the Asia-Pacific War","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Gi-Wook Shin\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Stanford University Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Stanford University Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Wars \u0026amp; Conflicts - World War II - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo nation is free from the charge that it has a less-than-complete view of the past. History is not simply about recording past events--it is often contested, negotiated, and reshaped over time. Debate over the history of World War II in Asia remains surprisingly intense, and \u003ci\u003eDivergent Memories\u003c\/i\u003e examines the opinions of powerful individuals to pinpoint the sources of conflict: from Japanese colonialism in Korea and atrocities in China to the American decision to use atomic weapons against Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRather than labeling others' views as \"distorted\" or ignoring dissenting voices to create a monolithic historical account, Gi-Wook Shin and Daniel Sneider pursue a more fruitful approach: analyzing how historical memory has developed, been formulated, and even been challenged in each country. By identifying key factors responsible for these differences, \u003ci\u003e Divergent Memories\u003c\/i\u003e provides the tools for readers to both approach their own national histories with reflection and to be more understanding of others.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stanford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45409733148823,"sku":"9780804799706","price":2342.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780804799706.webp?v=1767149472","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/divergent-memories-opinion-leaders-and-the-asia-pacific-war-9780804799706","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}