Globalization and Social Change in Contemporary Japan
Author | : Jeremy Seymour Eades |
Publisher | : ISBS |
Total Pages | : 314 |
Release | : 2000 |
ISBN-10 | : 1876843012 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781876843014 |
Rating | : 4/5 (014 Downloads) |
Download or read book Globalization and Social Change in Contemporary Japan written by Jeremy Seymour Eades and published by ISBS. This book was released on 2000 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: International scholars specializing in Asian culture and politics, explore the recent changes in Japanese society, arguing in opposition to the traditional belief that Japanese culture is somehow more static than others. Papers examine topics such as international migration, economic globalization, trends in values, women in the workplace, yakuza gangsters, and the art of making Buddhist altars in light of a global economy.