Dilemma in Japan
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Dilemma in Japan is a non-fiction work authored by Andrew Roth, initially released in the United States in September 1945. Roth cautions against the power held by the Zaibatsu and the so-called "moderates" within post-war Japan. He explores the issue of how the Occupation authorities should approach Emperor Hirohito, stressing the emperor's accountability for wartime actions and supporting the notion of prosecuting him as a war criminal.
Description
In his analysis, Roth underscores Japanese liberalism by referencing notable individuals such as Yukio Ozaki, Daikichiro Tagawa, and Saitō Takao. He also draws attention to Japan’s resistance factions, including labor activists, military opponents, and exiled figures like Sanzo Nosaka and Kaji Wataru. The author highlights the crucial role played by liberals, political detainees, and dissidents in shaping Japan’s trajectory after the war.
Dilemma in Japan received critical attention from publications such as Foreign Affairs and Kirkus Reviews. Copies are preserved at the National Library of Australia and can be accessed through Internet Archive. In 1946, the London-based publisher V. Gollancz issued an edition for the Left Book Club.
Publication
- Dilemma in Japan, Andrew Roth, Little, Brown & Co, 1945