Maren A. Ehlers, "Give and Take: Poverty and the Status Order in Early Modern Japan" (Harvard U Asia Center, 2018)
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Transformations in Famine Relief
This chapter explores the significant impact of the Temme famine on social structures and aid mechanisms in early modern Japan. It highlights how the crisis led to more organized charity among townspeople and a shift in governmental involvement in poverty management during the transition from the Tokugawa to the Meiji era. The narrative illustrates the evolving perceptions of poverty and the increased bureaucratic oversight which accompanied changes in relief efforts.
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