Previous edition published: Cambridge, [UK] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, c2010. Includes bibliographical references (pages 340-365) and index.
Contents:
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.
Summary:
In this revised edition, Sugimoto challenges the traditional notion that Japan is an homogeneous society with few cultural and social disparities. He 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. It remains essential reading for students of Japanese society.
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