Pre-Owned Wages of Guilt: Memories of War in Germany and Japan by Ian Buruma (Paperback)

Explore the profound questions of moral responsibility and national identity with "Wages of Guilt: Memories of War in Germany and Japan" by Ian Buruma. This major work of cultural history delves into the complex and contrasting ways Germany and Japan have confronted the legacy of World War II. Buruma, a leading commentator on Asian politics and culture with deep familiarity with Europe, offers a comprehensive account through a mixture of essay and reportage. He visits memorial sites, engages with politicians, intellectuals, and everyday people, and analyzes the contributions of journalists, artists, and historians. This insightful book illuminates the diverging approaches of these two major allies to their pasts, providing a thought-provoking read for those interested in history and psychology. Genre is a history PSYCHOLOGY / Ethnopsychology.