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Gennifer Weisenfeld, "Gas Mask Nation: Visualizing Civil Air Defense in Wartime Japan" (U Chicago Press, 2023)

New Books in Art

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The Relationship Between Offense and Defense in Wartime Japan

This chapter explores the fascination with airplanes and civil defense in wartime Japan, highlighting the vulnerability brought by bombing raids and discussing the concept of pre traumatic stress. It draws parallels to the post-war period and emphasizes the relevance of studying the period of anticipation before air raids in understanding current experiences of living with the constant fear of potential threats.

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