[Review of] Sheila K. Johnson. The Japanese Through American Eyes

Authors

Donald L. Guimary

Orginal Publication Date

1991

Journal Title

Explorations in Sights and Sounds

Volume

11

Issue

ess/vol11/iss1

First Page

34

Last Page

35

Abstract

For those interested in relations between Japan and the United States, this book is timely. It traces American stereotypes and attitudes about Japan from World War II to the later 1980s. The author, an anthropologist who has lived in that nation, uses examples of popular American culture -- books, magazines, films and public opinion poll results -- to trace attitudinal shifts in the U.S. She effectively uses illustrations and cartoons from magazines and newspapers -- New Yorker, Time, Playboy, and the New York Times -- to indicate how American opinions have ranged over this period.

Rights

Copyright, ​©EES, The National Association for Ethnic Studies, 1991