36 pages 1 hour read

John W. Dower

War Without Mercy: Race and Power in the Pacific War

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1986

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John W. Dower's War Without Mercy is lauded for its in-depth analysis of World War II's racial prejudices, highlighting the psychological brutality between the U.S. and Japan. Some critics find the detailed research insightful, though others suggest it can be overwhelming. The nuanced portrayal of wartime propaganda is praised, albeit occasionally dense in academic jargon.

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Who Should Read War Without Mercy?

Readers interested in War Without Mercy by John W. Dower are typically those fascinated by WWII history, race relations, and propaganda. Comparable to fans of Richard Rhodes' The Making of the Atomic Bomb and Iris Chang's The Rape of Nanking, they seek comprehensive, scholarly examinations of wartime ideologies and their impact.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
History: U.S.
Race / Racism
Military / War
Period
WWII / World War II
Genre
Japanese Literature