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Rising Sun

Book • 1991

Michael Crichton

The book begins with the discovery of a young woman's body during the grand opening celebration of the Nakamoto Corporation's new headquarters in Los Angeles.

Lieutenant Peter J. Smith and retired Captain John Connor, who is well-acquainted with Japanese culture, are tasked with solving the murder.

The investigation delves into a complex web of industrial intrigue, corporate battles, and cultural differences between Japan and the United States.

Crichton explores themes of Japanese economic dominance, cultural differences, and the implications of foreign direct investment in the U.S.

high-technology sectors.

Mentioned by

Patrick O'Shaughnessy

Mollie Hemingway

Mentioned in 14 episodes

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a book he reread in February 2023, describing it as a well-constructed murder mystery thriller with high-tech elements.

Ep. 240: Disciplined Laziness

Mentioned by

Dan Carlin

when discussing Churchill's reaction to the Arcadia Conference.

Show 64 - Supernova in the East III

Mentioned by

Dan Carlin

when discussing the perspectives of Asian countries on World War II.

Show 63 - Supernova in the East II

Mentioned by

Dan Carlin

when discussing the casualties of the Imphal-Kohima campaign.

Show 67 - Supernova in the East VI

Mentioned by

Dan Carlin

as a source for details on the Battle of Midway.

Show 65 - Supernova in the East IV

Mentioned by

Tracy Alloway

as an example of pop culture reflecting concerns about the rise of corporate Japan in the 1980s and 1990s.

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Mentioned by

Peter Suderman

as the basis for the movie "Rising Sun", which portrays Japan as a major industrial threat to America.

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Mentioned by

Patrick O'Shaughnessy

, who states he was a big fan growing up.

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Recommended by Ian Toll as a history of the Pacific War written from the Japanese perspective.

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Mentioned by

Mollie Hemingway

as a book revealing details about Barack Obama.

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Mentioned by

Chris Hayes

when comparing China's rise to Japan's economic prominence in the 1980s.

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Citato da

Dottor Bolivia

per fare un paragone sulla curva di apprendimento dei clan, rispetto alla velocità di apprendimento delle fazioni in Wroth.

Episodio 384 - Wroth, Ragemore, Topotto mini-giochi da viaggio

Mentioned by

Sonny Bunch

in relation to a perceived trend of Japanese takeover narratives.

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Mentioned by

James Pogue

as an audiobook he recently listened to about the same historical period as

Ryan Holiday

's book.

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Mentioned among the other books written by Michael Crichton.

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Mentioned by

Isaac Meyer

as a novel premised on the idea that Japanese wealth and power have corrupted America.

Episode 292 - What Goes Up, Part 3

Mentioned by

Scott Melker

as a cultural reference to the narrative in the 90s about Japan's economic power.

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