Reviews
Although the overall story [Hellegers] tells will be familiar to specialists, she presents it with unprecedented authority, comprehensiveness, and independence of mind."—J. Victor Koschmann, Cornell University, "Independent scholar Hellegers has produced a magnificent two-volume study of the origins of the 1947 Japanese constitution."— Choice, "Although the overall story [Hellegers] tells will be familiar to specialists, she presents it with unprecedented authority, comprehensiveness, and independence of mind."-J. Victor Koschmann, Cornell University, "Although the overall story [Hellegers] tells will be familiar to specialists, she presents it with unprecedented authority, comprehensiveness, and independence of mind."--J. Victor Koschmann, Cornell University "For anyone who values good research, a good read, and cross-cultural politics, Hellegers's We, the Japanese People is a must buy."-- The Journal of American History "Scholars, students, and foreign policymakers would be well advised to read We the Japanese People , as its subject matter--the transplantation of American ideals of democracy to Japan after World War II--is too easily co-opted in contemporary soundbites."-- Asian Affairs "... We, the Japanese People provides a wealth of wisdom and vital information not just for historians, but how'-to's and how-not-to's for all those who would hope to see fledgling democracies rise up from authoritarian ashes."--David M. Kirkham, George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, "Although the overall story [Hellegers] tells will be familiar to specialists, she presents it with unprecedented authority, comprehensiveness, and independence of mind."--J. Victor Koschmann, Cornell University, "Independent scholar Hellegers has produced a magnificent two-volume study of the origins of the 1947 Japanese constitution."-Choice, Independent scholar Hellegers has produced a magnificent two-volume study of the origins of the 1947 Japanese constitution."— Choice, The publication of Hellegers's long-awaited study of the origins of the Japanese Constitution is a joyous event . . . .These volumes will not dissapoint [Hellegers's] many admirers. This is a tremendous piece of work . . . .a treasure trove for anyone interest in the American effort, during and in the wake of World War II, to transform Japan from fanatical enemy into a stable constitutional democracy . . . .Hellegers's two volumes, many decades in the making, are a tremendous achievement. They are beautifully written and painstakingly documented."— H-Net Reviews, "The publication of Hellegers's long-awaited study of the origins of the Japanese Constitution is a joyous event . . . .These volumes will not dissapoint [Hellegers's] many admirers. This is a tremendous piece of work . . . .a treasure trove for anyone interest in the American effort, during and in the wake of World War II, to transform Japan from fanatical enemy into a stable constitutional democracy . . . .Hellegers's two volumes, many decades in the making, are a tremendous achievement. They are beautifully written and painstakingly documented."-- H-Net Reviews, "Although the overall story [Hellegers] tells will be familiar to specialists, she presents it with unprecedented authority, comprehensiveness, and independence of mind."—J. Victor Koschmann, Cornell University, "The publication of Hellegers's long-awaited study of the origins of the Japanese Constitution is a joyous event . . . .These volumes will not dissapoint [Hellegers's] many admirers. This is a tremendous piece of work . . . .a treasure trove for anyone interest in the American effort, during and in the wake of World War II, to transform Japan from fanatical enemy into a stable constitutional democracy . . . .Hellegers's two volumes, many decades in the making, are a tremendous achievement. They are beautifully written and painstakingly documented."— H-Net Reviews, "The publication of Hellegers's long-awaited study of the origins of the Japanese Constitution is a joyous event . . . .These volumes will not dissapoint [Hellegers's] many admirers. This is a tremendous piece of work . . . .a treasure trove for anyone interest in the American effort, during and in the wake of World War II, to transform Japan from fanatical enemy into a stable constitutional democracy . . . .Hellegers's two volumes, many decades in the making, are a tremendous achievement. They are beautifully written and painstakingly documented."- H-Net Reviews, "Independent scholar Hellegers has produced a magnificent two-volume study of the origins of the 1947 Japanese constitution."- Choice, "The publication of Hellegers's long-awaited study of the origins of the Japanese Constitution is a joyous event . . . .These volumes will not dissapoint [Hellegers's] many admirers. This is a tremendous piece of work . . . .a treasure trove for anyone interest in the American effort, during and in the wake of World War II, to transform Japan from fanatical enemy into a stable constitutional democracy . . . .Hellegers's two volumes, many decades in the making, are a tremendous achievement. They are beautifully written and painstakingly documented."--H-Net Reviews, "Independent scholar Hellegers has produced a magnificent two-volume study of the origins of the 1947 Japanese constitution."--Choice, "Independent scholar Hellegers has produced a magnificent two-volume study of the origins of the 1947 Japanese constitution."-- Choice
