Examining contemporary Okinawan culture, politics, and historical memory, this book traces the reconstruction of Okinawin identity. Contributors explore the growth of local museums and memorials and the increased popularity of Okinawan music and literature over the past decade. Political movements are also examined, and b&w photos are included. Hein teaches history at Northwestern University. Selden teaches in the East Asia Program at Cornell University. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)