Japan and the Atomic Bomb
HIST 381
Spring 2014 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
SISP 381, EAST 384 |
The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 are central to the history of the 20th century. This course examines the scientific, cultural, and political origins of the bombs; their use in the context of aerial bombings and related issues in military history; the decisions to use them; the human cost to those on whom they were dropped; and their place in history, culture, and identity politics to the present. Sources will include works on the history of science; military, political, and cultural history; literary and other artistic interpretations; and a large number of primary source documents, mostly regarding U.S. policy questions. This is an extremely demanding course. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS HIST |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (AMST)(CEAS-MN)(CEAS)(CEAS-Arcp/Hist)(DANC-MN)(ENVS-MN)(ENVS)(STS) |
Major Readings:
The following three will be included for certain; further readings will be added.
Richard Rhodes, THE MAKING OF THE ATOMIC BOMB
Kyoko Selden, THE ATOMIC BOMB: VOICES FROM HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI
J. Samuel Walker, PROMPT AND UTTER DESTRUCTION
Tsuyoshi Hasegawa, RACING THE ENEMY
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Examinations and Assignments:
Four short response papers and two drafts of one research paper (tentative). Attendance required for all class meetings. A possible evening workshop period to be scheduled (optional). |
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