Bücher der Reihe Routledge Library Editions: Japan

Focusing on the four main phases of modernizing and modernized Japan beginning in the nineteenth century and continuing to postmodern society, this work shows that the processes of modernization brought a coexistence of generational variation imbued with tensions, conflicts and synergies.

As well as exploring issues relating to advertising, tourism, women, festivals and the art world, the book depicts how the study of Japanese society contributes to anthropological theory and understanding. The editors use the term `unwrapping¿ to provide insights into Japanese culture and relate these insights to broader problems and questions prevalent in contemporary anthropological discourse. The issues explored include the contribution of applied anthropology to theory; the relationship between tourism and nostalgia; the interplay of marginality and belonging; the role of advertising in gender relations; status in the art world and the place of Japanese genres of writing within anthropology texts.

Gives true characters of Japanese speech sounds in reference to European speech sounds.

The philosophy of Buddhism, has, in Japan, come to play an important role in the everyday life of action. The understanding of this spiritual movement is an important key to the understanding of the contemporary Japanese state of mind. This title gives an account of it in the English language.

Shinto, the national indigenous religion of Japan has supplied Japan with the basic structure of its mentality and behaviour. This book presents a picture of Shinto, its history and internal organization, its gods and mythology, its temples and priests, its moral and worship.

Analyzes what the pressure of population growth in Japan in the early 20th century consisted of, and attempts to indicate what form it would take in the future. This title examines the relationship between the number of inhabitants and the economic resources of the country, and also discusses the structure and movement of the Japanese population.

Focusing on the interconnecting themes of foreign harassment and domestic economic disorder, this title points out many areas of similarity between Japan of the 1930s and Japan of the 1980s.

Helps to understand the mental and spiritual world of Japan.

Discusses what happens when that culture is threatened. This title addresses the wider political and so-called 'environmental' issues surrounding whaling in general, and Japanese whaling in particular.

Discusses the financial crisis of 1927, hostilities with China and in particular Manchuria, Japan's booming manufacturing industry, Japanese nationalism, Japan's empire and its place within the Far East and East Asia.

Examines the history, economy, politics and society of Japan from just before the First World War until 1926.

An acknowledged authority on the 'classical' period of Japanese history, the author reveals what the life of the Japanese people was like during these five centuries, and shows how a transformation of heart and mind produced a civilization as original as it was profound.

Covers the metamorphosis from Japan's image of a feudal, exotic and romantic land inhabited by Madam Butterflies, to its sudden emergence as a geopolitical power following its defeat of Russia in 1905.

An account of rural and agricultural life in Japan in the early 1900s. It also provides information about farming, courtship, marriage, child-rearing, health care, folk religion and funeral customs in the late Meiji era, when Japan's transformation from an agrarian to an industrial society was in its initial phase.

Investigates and presents the salient features of Shinto through a long history of development from its remote past up to the present.

Direct foreign investment and the activities of multinational corporations are the dynamic elements in the international economy. This book identifies a Japanese model of multinational business operations which has characteristics differing from the American or 'anti-trade oriented' type.

A study that describes the British government's policy towards China during the first phases of the undeclared Sino-Japanese war, starting in July 1937 and ending in September 1939 when the outbreak of the war over Poland forced the British government to turn almost all its attention to Europe.

A selection of some of the best plays of Chikamatsu, one of the greatest Japanese dramatists.

Based on the background of the rapid development of capitalism in Japan after the revolution, and the accompanying emergence of the working class, this study shows how early Japanese socialists drew on both Western influences and elements from traditional Japanese culture.

Explores the various avenues of economic co-operation that have developed between Japan and the Gulf States both in energy and other areas. This book considers the measures that have been taken to protect the security of oil supply. It reports Japan's co-operation in the development of the petroleum industry in the Arab Gulf States.

Collects essays written by Japanese experts on various aspects of Japanese business management. This book examines the mechanisms for Japan's phenomenal economic growth since the Second World War by analyzing Japanese management, business groups, production systems and business strategy.

Analyzes Japan's industrial organization both from a historical perspective and by looking in details at specific industries such as iron, steel and the automotive industry. This book discusses big business, business groups and industrial policy.

Considers both the opportunities and problems of the transfer of Japanese management practices to other areas in East Asia.

The Japanese way of work is notoriously 'different'. But is it Japan or Britain which is the odd man out? This book explores the real differences, through a point-by-point comparison of two Japanese factories with two British ones making similar products.

Shows how Japan's banking system has maintained the continuity of development and avoided the occupiers' attempts at 'democratisation' and 'Americanisation'. This book explores why the American were committed to reform, and how important the maintenance of the financial status quo was to the development of Japan's economy.

Presents an analysis of the major policy issues confronting Japan's massive foreign aid programme. This title deals with the philosophy behind Japan's aid, Japanese reactions to the severe criticisms of its programmes and the beginnings of meaningful administrative reform of the complex aid system.

Presents a study of the extent to which an increased influx of foreign workers is a threat to law and order in the context of the data-generating process of police statistics and the media coverage of 'crimes' committed by foreigners.

Focuses on the relationship between industrial training and technological change in three major global economies - the UK, USA and Japan. This book looks at the origins and development of training in these countries, and analyses the benefits resulting from the interaction of a skilled workforce and technological change.

Brings together research from North America, Japan, Europe and Latin America to analyse the influence of Japanese manufacturing investment and Japanese working practices across the global economy.