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03031aam a22004818i 4500 001 AD910D84332F11E49E51C4E1DAD10320 003 SILO 005 20140903010030 008 140228s2014 ctu b 001 0 eng 010 $a 2014007284 020 $a 030018607X (cloth : alkaline paper) 020 $a 9780300186079 (cloth : alkaline paper) 035 $a (OCoLC)862098453 040 $a DLC $b eng $e rda $c DLC $d BTCTA $d BDX $d UKMGB $d YDXCP $d J2H $d MEU $d SILO 042 $a pcc 043 $a a-ja--- 050 00 $a DS822.5 $b .H548 2014 082 00 $a 952.04 $2 23 084 $a SOC026000 $a HIS037080 $a SOC026000 $2 bisacsh 100 1 $a Hirata, Keiko, $e author. 245 10 $a Japan : $b the Paradox of Harmony / $c Keiko Hirata and Mark Warschauer. 263 $a 1405 264 1 $a New Haven : $b Yale University Press, $c [2014] 300 $a 295 pages ; $c 24 cm 546 $a Text in English. 520 2 $a "Following a crushing defeat in World War II, Japan rose like a phoenix from the literal ashes to become a model of modernity and success, for decades Asia's premier economic giant. Yet it remains a nation hobbled by rigid gender roles, protectionist policies, and a defensive, inflexible corporate system that has helped bring about political and economic stagnation. The unique social cohesion that enabled Japan to cope with adversity and develop swiftly has also encouraged isolationism, given rise to an arrogant and inflexible bureaucracy, and prevented the country from addressing difficult issues. Its culture of hard work--in fact, overwork--is legendary, but a declining population and restrictions on opportunity threaten the nation's future. Keiko Hirata and Mark Warschauer have combined thoroughly researched deep analysis with engaging anecdotal material in this enlightening portrait of modern-day Japan, creating an honest and accessible critique that addresses issues from the economy and politics to immigration, education, and the increasing alienation of Japanese youth"-- $c Provided by publisher. 505 0 $a Introduction -- The whistleblower -- Grass-eating girly men -- Graying and shrinking -- Getting along with the neighbors -- Meltdown -- What we learned at lunch -- Conclusion : shaking up Japan. 504 $a Includes bibliographical references and index. 651 0 $a Japan $x Civilization $y 1945- 650 0 $a National characteristics, Japanese. 650 0 $a Harmony (Philosophy) $x Social aspects $z Japan. 651 0 $a Japan $x Social conditions $y 1945- 651 0 $a Japan $x Economic conditions $y 1945- 651 0 $a Japan $x Politics and government $y 1945- 650 7 $a HISTORY / Asia / Japan. $2 bisacsh 650 7 $a HISTORY / Modern / 21st Century. $2 bisacsh 650 7 $a SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General. $2 bisacsh 700 1 $a Warschauer, Mark, $e author. 941 $a 3 952 $l OVUX522 $d 20191213021904.0 952 $l USUX851 $d 20160826094035.0 952 $l SOAX911 $d 20151209013553.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=AD910D84332F11E49E51C4E1DAD10320Initiate Another SILO Locator Search