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Open Access Thesis
Document Type
thesis
Degree Program
Japanese
Degree Type
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Year Degree Awarded
2015
Month Degree Awarded
May
Abstract
The publishing business in the Edo period (1603 – 1868) was very unique since it was divided into two genres: shomotsu mononohon and jihon kusazōshi. Publishers had their specialties and their business strategies varied. In this research paper, I examine the publishing strategies from the view of the network system. First, I state the definition of this network. Next, I study the publishing history of the Edo period to gain a general understanding. Lastly, I examine the network systems of the shomotsu publishers and the jihon kusazōshi publishers. I use examples from Tsutaya Jūzaburō, Suharaya Mohē, Tsuruya Kiemon, the Torii School and the Utagawa School. In the end, the readers will understand the various networks had the roles to energize the Edo community, and each network was indispensable among the whole big network system.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.7275/7099898
First Advisor
Stephen M Forrest
Second Advisor
Sharon H. Domier
Third Advisor
Reiko Sono
Recommended Citation
Kobayashi, Hisako, "Publishing Networks in Edo Japan" (2015). Masters Theses. 230.
https://doi.org/10.7275/7099898
https://scholarworks.umass.edu/masters_theses_2/230