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Academic Year 2005/2006

Japan and the Atomic Bomb
HIST 381 SP

The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 are central to the history of the twentieth 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 decision to use them, the human cost to those on whom it was 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, and literary and other artistic interpretations.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS HIST    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Johnston,William D.   

Times: .M..... 01:10PM-04:00PM;     Location: FISK115;

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 19)

SR. major: 8   Jr. major: 5

SR. non-major: 4   Jr. non-major: 2   SO: 0   FR: 0

Special Attributes:

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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