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Absolute Erotic, Absolute Grotesque The Living, Dead, and Undead in Japan's Imperialism, 1895-1945

Mark W. Driscoll

In this major reassessment of Japanese imperialism in Asia, Mark Driscoll foregrounds the role of human life and labor. Drawing on subaltern postcolonial studies and Marxism, he directs critical attention to the peripheries, where figures including Chinese coolies, Japanese pimps, trafficked Japanes...

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Behind the Bastards

It was mentioned as a source for information about Japanese imperialism and the link between fascism and violence, including the development of a Japanese race science.

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The SRM, which is the state real estate company studies classified coolies into three types, the Shandong type, the Hubei type and the Manchurian type consistently making up over 70% of all North Chin...

— Episode: Part One: The Slavery Loving Fascist who...

Episode: Part One: The Slavery Loving Fascist who Built Mod...

It was mentioned as a source for information about Japanese imperialism and the link between fascism and violence, including the development of a Japanese race science.

"

The SRM, which is the state real estate company studies classified coolies into three types, the Shandong type, the Hubei type and the Manchurian type consistently making up over 70% of all North Chinese immigrant immigrant laborers.

Shandong coolies were profiled as a, quote, 'thick skull type' representing a low level of culture and capacity quantities confirmed by their strong backs and powerful grip.

Their biometrics of large jaw, a cranial circumference of 55 centimeters, facial length of one point three five to one point four times the line of the lower jaw, prominent cheekbones, stupidity, big teeth, a bridge of the nose that indicated docility, submissiveness and barbarity added up to, quote, 'a type perfectly suited for physical labor'.

Hubei coolies were a little smarter than those from Shandong, thanks to their anthropologically superior cranial shape. Owing to this racial profile, Hubei coolies were seen as the best for semi skilled labor of carpentry, plastering and bricklaying.

Episode: Part One: The Slavery Loving Fascist who Built Mod...

It was described as a wild book covering Japanese imperialism and fascism during the period 1895-1945, especially in relation to violence and pleasure.

"

The SRM, which is the state real estate company studies classified coolies into three types, the Shandong type, the Hubei type and the Manchurian type consistently making up over 70% of all North Chinese immigrant immigrant laborers.

Shandong coolies were profiled as a, quote, 'thick skull type' representing a low level of culture and capacity quantities confirmed by their strong backs and powerful grip.

Their biometrics of large jaw, a cranial circumference of 55 centimeters, facial length of one point three five to one point four times the line of the lower jaw, prominent cheekbones, stupidity, big teeth, a bridge of the nose that indicated docility, submissiveness and barbarity added up to, quote, 'a type perfectly suited for physical labor'.

Hubei coolies were a little smarter than those from Shandong, thanks to their anthropologically superior cranial shape.

Owing to this racial profile, Hubei coolies were seen as the best for semi skilled labor of carpentry, plastering and bricklaying.

Episode: Part One: The Slavery Loving Fascist who Built Mod...

The book, focusing on Japan's imperialism between 1895 and 1945, was quoted as a source of information on the Japanese fascist period, including discussions about race science and violence.

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The SRM, which is the state real estate company studies classified coolies into three types, the Shandong type, the Hubei type and the Manchurian type consistently making up over 70% of all North Chinese immigrant immigrant laborers.

Shandong coolies were profiled as a, quote, 'thick skull type' representing a low level of culture and capacity quantities confirmed by their strong backs and powerful grip.

Their biometrics of large jaw, a cranial circumference of 55 centimeters, facial length of one point three five to one point four times the line of the lower jaw, prominent cheekbones, stupidity, big teeth, a bridge of the nose that indicated docility, submissiveness and barbarity added up to, quote, 'a type perfectly suited for physical labor'.

Hubei coolies were a little smarter than those from Shandong, thanks to their anthropologically superior cranial shape. Owing to this racial profile, Hubei coolies were seen as the best for semi skilled labor of carpentry, plastering and bricklaying.

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