--- product_id: 21698200 title: "The New Japanese Woman: Modernity, Media, and Women in Interwar Japan (Asia-Pacific: Culture, Politics, and Society)" price: "VT11856" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 3 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/21698200-the-new-japanese-woman-modernity-media-and-women-in-interwar store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Academic rigor & feminist theory Deep dive into 1920s-30s Japan Interwar era cultural insights The New Japanese Woman: Modernity, Media, and Women in Interwar Japan (Asia-Pacific: Culture, Politics, and Society) **Price:** VT11856 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“– Own a piece of history, where media met modernity! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The New Japanese Woman: Modernity, Media, and Women in Interwar Japan (Asia-Pacific: Culture, Politics, and Society) - **How much does it cost?** VT11856 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/21698200-the-new-japanese-woman-modernity-media-and-women-in-interwar) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Unlock a Forgotten Era:** Explore the transformative role of Japanese women in media during the interwar period. - β€’ **Perfect for Thought Leaders:** Ideal for professionals and scholars seeking nuanced perspectives on gender and modernity in Asia-Pacific history. - β€’ **Rare Focus on Women’s Magazines:** Gain exclusive insights into the formation of normative images of Japanese women through periodicals. - β€’ **Collectible Condition with Free Shipping:** Used book in good condition, shipped freeβ€”grab this niche gem before it’s gone! - β€’ **Scholarly Depth Meets Cultural Relevance:** A meticulously researched academic resource perfect for cultural studies and feminist theory enthusiasts. ## Overview This used academic book offers a comprehensive, well-researched exploration of Japanese women's magazines and cultural identity during the interwar period, making it an essential resource for scholars and professionals interested in feminist theory and Asia-Pacific cultural studies. ## Description The New Japanese Woman: Modernity, Media, and Women in Interwar Japan (Asia-Pacific: Culture, Politics, and Society) [Sato, Barbara] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The New Japanese Woman: Modernity, Media, and Women in Interwar Japan (Asia-Pacific: Culture, Politics, and Society) Review: Excellent academic work - This is an excellent overview of a topic that has not received much attention in academic circles, specifically, Japanese women's magazines in the 1920s and 30s. But to be clear, this is an academic book, and specifically addressing the literary/cultural studies field. The comments below that the book does not address economic trends is irrelevant. For scholars who are looking for an informed, well-researched, and well-written guide to prewar women's magazines, and for information on the formation of normative images of Japanese women, this is a good place to start. Review: Four Stars - A very interesting read. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #3,199,534 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3,973 in Feminist Theory (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 8 Reviews | ## Images ![The New Japanese Woman: Modernity, Media, and Women in Interwar Japan (Asia-Pacific: Culture, Politics, and Society) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Xzkm0zzfL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent academic work *by D***S on December 29, 2008* This is an excellent overview of a topic that has not received much attention in academic circles, specifically, Japanese women's magazines in the 1920s and 30s. But to be clear, this is an academic book, and specifically addressing the literary/cultural studies field. The comments below that the book does not address economic trends is irrelevant. For scholars who are looking for an informed, well-researched, and well-written guide to prewar women's magazines, and for information on the formation of normative images of Japanese women, this is a good place to start. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars *by C***S on May 30, 2015* A very interesting read. ### ⭐⭐ Fascinating subject, poorly constructed book *by P***X on July 30, 2004* The author has found a very interesting topic and assembled a good array of source material. Unfortunately her style, while thankfully relatively free of jargon and theory, fails to develop her ideas and jumps around so the thinking does not develop. Instead she endlessly repeats that there was a connection between concepts of modernity, consumerism and the 'moga'/'modern woman' without developing how this simple idea played out in Japan in different ways to the similar phenomenon elsewhere at the same time. She does not develop the historical background in a coherent fashion - e.g. the role of World War 1 , given that Japan was the only wartime ally who did not engage in significant fighting but economically gained huge benefits and colonies, all of which had various social impacts. The development of her colonies, particularly Manchuria, is not analysed on her theme. Most significantly, she fails to put her ideas into the essential political and economic context without which the theme of the book is rendered almost meaningless. It would be impossible from this book to know, for example, that Japan suffered two major economic depressions (at the end of world war 1, and from 1927) during the period covered - what impact did that have? We learn right at the end that even after the war the number of 'love marriages' rather than arranged marriages was still only 15% - so how much social impact had the aims of the new woman really had? The reason why the author fails to grasp some of these broad themes is that she does not put the 'new woman' into the wider issue - how did the 'new man' of the 1920s and 1930s respond to the aspirations of newly liberated women? How did political discourse engage and change because of these social developments - e.g. from this book it would almost be impossible to understand that Japan invaded East Asia and provoked a world war - what was the 'new woman' doing whilst all that was going on? --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/21698200-the-new-japanese-woman-modernity-media-and-women-in-interwar](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/21698200-the-new-japanese-woman-modernity-media-and-women-in-interwar) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*