Sugimoto, Yoshio
An Introduction to Japanese Society
- ISBN 13:
- 9781108724746
- author:
- Sugimoto, Yoshio
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 380
- Dimensions:
- 24 x 17 x 2.2 centimeters (0.70
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Anthropology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
An Introduction to Japanese Society provides a sociological approach to understanding contemporary Japan. This comprehensive introduction covers various aspects of society, including class, work, education, gender, ethnicity, religion, popular culture, and the establishment.
The fifth edition has been comprehensively revised to include current research and statistics, offering insights into changes in the labor market, evolving conceptions of family and gender, demographic shifts, and emerging social movements. The text also includes new chapters on historical context and religion, with illustrative case examples, research questions, recommended further readings, and useful online resources.
Written in a lively and engaging style, this book remains an essential resource for anyone studying Japanese society, providing a nuanced understanding of the complexities of contemporary Japan.
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