An Introduction to Japanese Society
Sugimoto, Yoshio
Produktnummer:
16A64599600
| Autor: | Sugimoto, Yoshio |
|---|---|
| Themengebiete: | Sociology |
| Veröffentlichungsdatum: | 31.07.2026 |
| EAN: | 9781009636230 |
| Auflage: | 006 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Seitenzahl: | 436 |
| Produktart: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Verlag: | Cambridge University Press |
Produktinformationen "An Introduction to Japanese Society"
An Introduction to Japanese Society provides an engaging introduction to Japanese society by internationally renowned scholar Yoshio Sugimoto. The text examines the diverse nature of contemporary Japanese society with chapters covering class, work, education, gender, ethnicity, religion, popular culture, and the establishment. This edition discusses the shifting landscape of the 'Cool Japan' project; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; the significance of Okinawa as the land of ethnic identity; the escalation of foreign workers and residents; the casualization of the labor force; intersectionality in Japanese class culture; the continuous aging of Japanese society; geopolitical shifts in East Asia; and the outcomes of recent national elections. Each chapter contains case examples, providing contemporary perspectives on each topic, as well as research questions, further readings, and online resources to consolidate student understanding and guide further exploration. Lively and highly readable, this text is essential reading for all students of Japanese society.
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