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This book puts forth a sociology of Japanese youth problems showing that the Japanese media draw on an equally, if not more, perplexing gallery of social categories when it discusses youth than affluent Western societies such as the US or UK and that Japan is no less replete with social problems involving young people and no less capable of generating hysteria over the fate of its youth than affluent Western societies such as the US or UK.
This book examines employment structure, working practice and recruitment strategies in Japanese retail in the 1990s through a case-study of one large chain store.
This book provides an in-depth study of the Japanese-Soviet neutrality pact, which held between 1941 and 1945 and ended with the USSR's declaration of war against Japan.
Through examination of contemporary Japanese society, this book demonstrates that the analysis of class formation is fundamental for a clear understanding of institutions and collective identity such as family, school work, gender and ethnicity.
Considers the changes that the Education Reform Act has made to the British education system and then examines the reforms from the perspective of the system in Japanese education. The text outlines areas in which the new system is deficient and discusses economic objectives of education.
Following the most significant party reform in Japanese history, this book analyses the most recent national elections of 1996 and 2000 that have been held under a new electoral system, examining voter behaviour and how it is influenced.
This book explores the way Japan uses soft power in its relationship with the US, its Asian neighbours and Europe and aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the role of soft power in international relations.
Examines the growth and nature of such civil society participation in local urban and environmental governance. This book presents a study of the "machizukuri" processes which focus on an emerging trend toward increased civic participation in managing processes of urban change in Japan. It also provides an overview of the "machizukuri" phenomenon.
Focuses on traditional and religious aspects of Japanese society from an anthropological perspective, presenting new material and making cross-cultural comparisons. Topics include women's role in ritual, mourning and the playing of games.
This detailed analysis of Japan's relations with sub-Saharan Africa over the last twenty years explores the political and economic contexts surrounding Japan's attitude towards apartheid, trade, aid and investment.
Argues that the model nature of large firms may stem in part from the fact that they are able to off-load problems onto smaller firms who produce the components necessary for the large firm sector at disadvantageous subcontract terms.
This book studies specific regional issues and problems, exploring recent related political developments in Japan, and how these might impact on future foreign policy priorities and objectives.
A highly original and thorough exploration of the issues. Opposition Politics in Japan is essential reading for all those interested in Japanese politics.
Approaches the history of Japanese-German relations from a business history perspective. Starts with an overview of relations, then uses case studies to broaden the picture to consider strategy, technology and management transfer.
Written by the world's leading expert in the field, this book examines the evolution of Japanese agricultural policy in the post-war period, focusing particularly from the 1970s onwards when both domestic and external pressures for reform began to intensify.
Explores the problems underlying foreign policy decision-making between Japan and Russia since 1945, including the infamous 'Northern Territories dispute'.
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