Bücher der Reihe Contemporary Japanese Society

Nanette Gottlieb's book considers the role of language in Japanese society in relation to identity formation. It covers important questions such as multilingualism, language and nationalism, and literacy and reading habits. Building on the author's previous highly regarded work, it will be essential reading for students and scholars.

This 2002 book examines the relationship between the state and the individual in a number of unexplored areas in Japanese society. The conclusion is that major transformations have taken place in all these areas over the last decade as changes have occurred in Japan's economy and demography.

What shapes the decisions of employees in Japan? The authors of this comprehensive and up-to-date survey of the relationship between work and society in Japan argue that individual decisions about work can only be understood through the broader social context. Many factors combine to affect such choices including the structuring of labour markets, social policy and, of course, global influences which have come increasingly to impinge on the organisation of work and life generally. By considering labour markets, social policy and relationships between labour and management, the book offers penetrating insights into contemporary Japanese society and glimpses of what might come in the future. Underlying the discussion is a challenge to the celebration of Japanese management practices which has dominated the literature for the last three decades. This is an important book for students of sociology and economics.

An international team of authors, with an anthropological perspective, explore the many facets of Japanese popular culture. Topics include sumo, karaoke, manga, women's magazines, horse-racing, soccer and morning television. Deeper themes, such as globalisation, identity and the construction of gender, are also discussed.

Feminism in Modern Japan is a pathbreaking book which traces the history of feminist thought and women's activism in Japan from the end of the nineteenth century to the present. The author offers a fascinating account of those who struck out against convention in the dissemination of liberal ideas.

This book looks at the system and practice of schooling in Japan and considers the relationship between education and society at large. It is unique in presenting a Japanese 'insider' perspective to an Anglophone audience, highlighting some of the negative aspects of the Japanese education system.

This book challenges the conventional view of Japanese society as being monocultural and homogenous. Unique for its historical breadth and interdisciplinary orientation, Multicultural Japan extends from the prehistoric phase to the present. It challenges established notions regarding Japan's monoculture and argues that cultural diversity has always existed in Japan.

This book explores the relationship between science, technology and Japanese society. Topics discussed include government policy, the private sector, communication, quality control, the aerospace industry, the environment, medical care, and the role of gender.

This 2002 book examines the relationship between the state and the individual in a number of unexplored areas in Japanese society. The conclusion is that major transformations have taken place in all these areas over the last decade as changes have occurred in Japan's economy and demography.