Now in its fourth edition, An Introduction to Japanese Society remains essential reading for students of Japanese society. Internationally renowned scholar Yoshio Sugimoto uses both English and Japanese sources to update and expand upon his original narrative in this sophisticated yet highly readable text. This book explores the breadth and diversity of Japanese society, with chapters covering class, geographical and generational variation, work, education, gender, minorities, popular culture and the establishment. Updates include an exploration of the 'Cool Japan' phenomenon and the explosion of Japanese culture overseas. This edition also features the latest research into Japanese society, updated statistical data and coverage of recent events including the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, and the change in government. Written in a clear and engaging style, An Introduction to Japanese Society provides an insight into all aspects of a diverse and ever-evolving contemporary Japan.
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Written in a clear and engaging style, An Introduction to Japanese Society captures the breadth and diversity of contemporary Japan. This fourth edition features the latest research into Japanese society, updated statistical data and coverage of recent events including the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, and the change in government.
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1. The Japan phenomenon and the social sciences; 2. Class and stratification: an overview; 3. Geographical and generational variations; 4. Forms of work in cultural capitalism; 5. Diversity and unity in education; 6. Gender stratification and the family system; 7. 'Japaneseness', ethnicity, and minority groups; 8. Collusion and competition in the establishment; 9. Popular culture and everyday life; 10. Civil society and friendly authoritarianism.
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'Many introductory textbooks on Japan are spinelessly benign with pastiches of essentialist snapshots, but Sugimoto accepts the challenge of representing complexity. This welcome fourth edition, updated from the 1997 original ... is evidence of how much his critical perspective has been cherished by generations of instructors and scholars.' L. Miller, Choice
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Written in a clear and engaging style, An Introduction to Japanese Society captures the breadth and diversity of contemporary Japan.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781107626676
Publisert
2014-09-24
Utgave
4. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Cambridge University Press
Vekt
530 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Dybde
21 mm
Aldersnivå
05, 06, U, P
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
396

Forfatter

Biographical note

Yoshio Sugimoto is Professor Emeritus in the School of Social Sciences and Communications at La Trobe University, Victoria.