Suzuki - Becoming Modern Women

Many years have gone by since I began working on this project, and many people have helped bring this book into existence. I have been inspired and encouraged by my teachers, colleagues, friends, and family; it is impossible to list everyone here, but I am truly grateful for their support. I am especially indebted to my mentors at Stanford University. In particular, I thank Jim Reichert and Susan Matisoff, who helped me to reconsider various aspects of my work with insightful comments and critique. Their guidance in matters both intellectual and practical continues to be invaluable. Peter Duus has also provided me with constant support and encouragement. During my early graduate years I was fortunate to be able to study with Professor Makoto Ueda. At Stanfords East Asian Library, Naomi Kotakes expertise and generosity greatly helped facilitate my research.

I am grateful to professors in Japan who kindly provided assistance during the research process. I especially thank Professors Komori Yichi, Toshiko Ellis, and Takada Yasunari, who generously shared their valuable time and allowed me access to resources while I conducted research at the University of Tokyo. My gratitude also goes to Kate Ellwood, who enabled me to work with materials held at Waseda University.

I appreciate the support of my colleagues at Indiana University. In particular, I thank Edie Sarra and Dick Rubinger, who have provided advice and encouragement for this project. I also thank Bob Eno, Sara Friedman, Sumie Jones, Tom Keirstead (now at the University of Toronto), Wen-ling Liu, Mike Robinson, and Heidi Ross.

Many colleagues and friends helped me in a variety of ways while I worked on this project. My gratitude goes especially to Abe Sachiko, Suzy Cincone, Claire Cuccio, Sabine Durant, Bernard Faure, Derk Frerichs, Hank Glassman, Bettina Gramlich-Oka, Henk Maier, Kumamoto Eliza, Michele Mason, Mizumura Minae, Elizabeth Oyler, Sabine Roth, Reiko Shinno, Bob Tierney, and Leslie Winston. Special thanks go to Annette Keogh and Leslea Haravon-Collins, who have supported me in this process from beginning to end.

I am grateful to Stanford University Pressespecially to Stacy Wagner for her enthusiasm and insight. I am extremely appreciative of the perceptive comments offered by the readers of this manuscript. Sarah M. Strongs feedback has been invaluable, and I thank Mariana Raykov and Jessica Walsh for assistance during the production process. Several sections of this book have appeared in earlier forms as part of other articles. Where appropriate, I provide previous publication information at the beginning of each endnote section.

I received institutional funding and fellowships at various stages of my endeavor. I thank Indiana Universitys Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, the East Asian Studies Center, the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, and the Office of the Vice President for International Affairs. Prior to my employment at Indiana University I also received research support from Dickinson College and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. At Stanford University I received a doctoral scholarship as well as additional fellowships from the Stanford Humanities Center, the Center for East Asian Studies, and the Institute for International Studies.

My family, both the Fosters and the Suzukis, were understanding and helpful while I worked on what must have seemed to them to be a neverending project. Thank you, Jerry Foster, for your hospitality and your intellectual curiosity that I can only hope to emulate. I wish this book would have appeared in time for Joan, but I know she approves nevertheless. I also thank Kenichir Suzuki, Adam Foster, and Ann Ayton. Most of all, I thank Tatsuo and Yumi Suzuki, my wonderful parents. Their unwavering support for whatever I do has sustained me over the years. I have learned much from their belief in learning, their love of history and literature, and their zest for life. I dedicate this book to them.

Finally, Michael Dylan Foster has patiently read each draft of this book, engaged me in debate, and offered valuable critique at every step. My work, to say nothing of every other aspect of my life, has been enriched by his presence. There are simply no words available for me to use to adequately express my thanks, but I think he knows how I feel.