Soon after overthrowing the Tokugawa government in 1868, the new Meiji leaders devised ambitious plans to build a modern nation-state. Among the earliest and most radical of the Meiji reforms was a plan for a centralized, compulsory educational system modeled after those in Europe and America. Meiji leaders hoped that schools would curb mounting social disorder and mobilize the Japanese people against the threat of Western imperialism.The sweeping tone of this revolutionary plan obscured the fact that the Japanese were already quite literate and had clear ideas about what a school should be. In the century preceding the Meiji restoration, commoners throughout Japan had established 50,000 schools with almost no guidance or support from the government. Consequently, the Ministry of Education's new code of 1872 met with resistance, as local officials, teachers, and citizens sought compromises and pursued alternative educational visions. Their efforts ultimately led to the growth and consolidation of a new educational system, one with the imprint of local demands and expectations. This book traces the unfolding of this process in Nagano prefecture and explores how local people negotiated the formation of the new order in their own communities.

Burning and Building: Schooling and State Formation in Japan, 1750-1890 (Harvard East Asian Monographs)

History

Platt, Brian

Asia

Harvard University Asia Center

Brian Platt is an internationally recognised cartoonist who has taught cartoon workshops for many years. His work has appeared in the National Press, "Punch" magazine and overseas. Fun, simple and entertaining - this book will help the complete novice turn out professional looking cartoons in minutes. It is suitable for all age groups.

How to Draw Cartoons

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

UNKNO

Perfect for golfers everywhere! These cartoons are are the original work of talented cartoonist, Brian Platt, author of the best-selling book How to Draw Cartoons. The humour is fun, international and certain to help people see the funny side of everyday life. Now available in paperback and ebook formats.

Just Golf

Comics & Graphic Novels

Comic Strips

Just Religion

Just Dogs

Just Cats: Whatever They Put in That Cat Food.... I Like It!

Just Kids

Just Retirement

Business & Money

Personal Finance

<p>Fun, simple and entertaining – this book will help the complete novice turn out professional looking cartoons in minutes. Suitable for all age groups. Internationally renowned cartoonist, Brian Platt, gives tips on creating cartoons starting with a simple circle you'll soon be creating great characters and professional looking cartoons.</p>

How to Draw Cartoons: This book will help the complete novice turn out professional looking cartoons in minutes

How To Create Comics & Manga

Independently published

An account of Martin Luther King's part in the campaign for civil rights in the USA.

Free at Last

Religion & Spirituality

Owen, R.J.

Christian Books & Bibles

Religious and Moral Education Press

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