Contemporary Japan / Sara Park, Duncan McCargo.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Park, Sara (Cultures lecturer), Author.

McCargo, Duncan, author.

Series:

Contemporary states and societies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Japan--History--1945-.

Japan.

Physical Description:

xi, 257 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.

Edition:

4th edition.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2025.

Summary:

"Introducing you to all aspects of Japanese society, culture, politics, economy, geography and history, this book guides you through the country's enduring features, recent trends and the most interesting areas of analysis, including: changing gender roles and the changing nature of family life; the impact of immigration and declining population; the dominance of the LDP and the legacy of Shinzo Abe; the politics of education; the role of the media and the online sphere; new social movements; environmentalism; trends in Japan's external relations and the LDP's increased defence spending. With case studies, the latest data and lively debate, Contemporary Japan is essential reading if you are studying any aspect of Japanese sociology, politics, history, culture or language, or if you are simply interested in learning more about the country"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Historical background

The changing political economy

Society

Socialization and civil society

Governing structures

Politics: parties and opposition

Japan's international relations.

Notes:

"First published in Great Britain 2000; Second Edition published 2004; Third Edition published 2012; This edition published 2025" -- Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version Park, Sara (Cultures lecturer) Contemporary Japan

ISBN:

9781350419810

1350419818

9781350419827

1350419826

OCLC:

1528508618

Publisher Number:

90103140316

CIPO000294304