China, Japan and the U.S.A (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. From the May Fourth Movement to the Washington Conference: Pragmatism, Education, and Power Politics in the Far EastBy John Dewey
Length8h 54m
About this audiobook
In China, Japan and the U.S.A., John Dewey offers a penetrating series of reflections on East Asian politics, international diplomacy, and the ethical responsibilities of democratic nations in the aftermath of the First World War. Written in a lucid, argumentative prose characteristic of Dewey's public philosophy, the book situates China's struggle for national renewal and Japan's imperial ambitions within the broader failures of Western power politics. It belongs to the tradition of progressive international commentary, combining political analysis with moral inquiry. Dewey, one of America's foremost pragmatist philosophers and educational theorists, wrote from direct experience rather than distant abstraction. His extended stay in China from 1919 to 1921, along with his observations of Japan and American foreign policy, sharpened his awareness of nationalism, colonial pressure, and the fragile possibilities of democratic reform. His philosophical commitment to experimental democracy and education informs every page of the work. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in modern Asian history, American intellectual life, and the ethical dimensions of foreign policy. It remains valuable not merely as a historical document, but as a searching meditation on democracy, empire, and international responsibility.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
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Rating★★★★ 3.8 (12)
Includes Goodreads
GenrePolitics and Government
Length8 hrs 54 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 14, 2016
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1China, Japan and the U.S.A (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6China, Japan and the U.S.A: Present-day Conditions in the Far East and Their Bearing on the Washington Conference
7China, Japan and the U.S.A: Present-day Conditions in the Far East and Their Bearing on the Washington Conference (pt. 1)
8China, Japan and the U.S.A: Present-day Conditions in the Far East and Their Bearing on the Washington Conference (pt. 2)
9Letters from China and Japan (pt. 1)
10Letters from China and Japan (pt. 2)
11Analysis
12Reflection
13Memorable Quotes
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