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Demystifying Japan's society in simple terms.

Understanding Japanese Society is the perfect choice for someone who wishes to gain insight into the enigma that is Japanese society. The book offers comprehensive coverage of the societal changes that have taken place in Japan till the 3rd edition. From the effect of the Asian crisis to the emergence of millennial cults such as the Aum Shinrikyo, the book explains these changes in a simple manner accessible to everyone. If you want to learn about the fascinating facets of Japan's social and cultural evolution, then this book should top your reading list.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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by Joy Hendry
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ISBN: 9780415102599
Authors: Joy Hendry
Publisher: Routledge
Date of Publication: 1995-03-15
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sociology, History
Related Topics: History, Asia, Anthropology
Goodreads rating: 3.69
(rated by 184 readers)

Description

This is a welcome new edition of this bestselling textbook. It provides a clear, accessible and readable introduction to Japanese society which does not require any previous knowledge of the country. Fully updated, revised and expanded, the 3rd edition contains new material · the effects of the Asian crisis and recession in Japan· the emergence of the millennial cults such as the Aum Shinrikyo· major advances in sport and leisure such as the 2002 World Cup and the amazing global cultural success of Pokemon and Japanese animation and computer games· the tumultuous changes of the Japanese ruling elite· the Ainu and other Japanese minorities· debates about the future of the Japanese constitution and the resurgence of nationalism and militarism.
 

Demystifying Japan's society in simple terms.

Understanding Japanese Society is the perfect choice for someone who wishes to gain insight into the enigma that is Japanese society. The book offers comprehensive coverage of the societal changes that have taken place in Japan till the 3rd edition. From the effect of the Asian crisis to the emergence of millennial cults such as the Aum Shinrikyo, the book explains these changes in a simple manner accessible to everyone. If you want to learn about the fascinating facets of Japan's social and cultural evolution, then this book should top your reading list.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.