My deg ree from the university of washington ba, 81 is in history with a special focus on the history of science. Shantung compound this excerpt from langdon gilkeys memoir illustrates how his experiences in a japanese internment camp during world war ii taught him the intractability of human nature, the fragility of civilization, the importance of leadership, and the necessity of faith. This vivid diary of life in a japanese internment camp during world war ii examines the moral challenges encountered in conditions of confinement and depriva. The camps population initially included british, canadian, american, australian, dutch, belgian and other citizens.
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