Introduction to the History of Japan

Section 36921

  • Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
  • Session Dates (session code 060)
    First day of classes:
    Monday, August 17, 2020
    Last day to add:
    Friday, September 4, 2020
    Last day to drop without a mark of "W" and receive a refund:
    Friday, September 4, 2020
    Last day to withdraw without a “W” on transcript or change pass/no pass to letter grade:
    Friday, October 2, 2020
    Last day to drop with a mark of "W":
    Friday, November 6, 2020
    End of session:
    Tuesday, November 24, 2020





  • Book List Prices and book list are subject to change.
    • Cook. Japan at War: Oral History. (Required)
      ISBN: 9781565840393
      New: $18.95
      Used: $14.25
      Rental: $14.21 (New), $7.58 (Used)
    • Iriye. Pearl Harbor & Coming of Pacific War. (Required)
      ISBN: 9780312147884
      New: $24.00
      Used: $18.00
      Rental: $15.60 (New), $9.60 (Used)
    • McCullough. Genji & Heike. (Required)
      ISBN: 9780804722582
      New: $36.95
      Used: $27.75
      Rental: $27.71 (New), $14.78 (Used)
    • Katsu. Musui's Story. (Required)
      ISBN: 9780816512560
      New: $22.50
      Used: $17.00
      Rental: $14.63 (New), $9.00 (Used)
    • Iriye. Pearl Harbor and the Coming of the Pacific War. (Required)
      ISBN: 9781319242121
      eBook: $9.99
    • Walker. Concise History of Japan. (Required)
      ISBN: 9780521178723
      New: $29.99
      Used: $22.50
      Rental: $19.49 (New), $12.00 (Used)
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