Author : 橘木俊詔
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Social status
ISBN : 4924971286
The New Paradox for Japanese Women
橘木俊詔
New Paradox For Japanese Women The Greater Choice Greater Inequality
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New Paradox for Japanese Women, The; Greater Choice, Greater Inequality
Tachibanaki Toshiaki
Author : Tachibanaki Toshiaki
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010-04
Category : Social status
ISBN : 4903452182
New Paradox for Japanese Women, The; Greater Choice, Greater Inequality by Tachibanaki Toshiaki Pdf
『女女格差』英語版。女性の人生でのさまざまな格差を検証し、その差が合理的なものなのか不公平なものなのかを分析する。
The Great Transformation of Japanese Capitalism
Sébastien Lechevalier
Author : Sébastien Lechevalier
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317974963
The Great Transformation of Japanese Capitalism by Sébastien Lechevalier Pdf
In the 1980s the performance of Japan’s economy was an international success story, and led many economists to suggest that the 1990s would be a Japanese decade. Today, however, the dominant view is that Japan is inescapably on a downward slope. Rather than focusing on the evolution of the performance of Japanese capitalism, this book reflects on the changes that it has experienced over the past 30 years, and presents a comprehensive analysis of the great transformation of Japanese capitalism from the heights of the 1980s, through the lost decades of the 1990s, and well into the 21st century. This book posits an alternative analysis of the Japanese economic trajectory since the early 1980s, and argues that whereas policies inspired by neo-liberalism have been presented as a solution to the Japanese crisis, these policies have in fact been one of the causes of the problems that Japan has faced over the past 30 years. Crucially, this book seeks to understand the institutional and organisational changes that have characterised Japanese capitalism since the 1980s, and to highlight in comparative perspective, with reference to the ‘neo-liberal moment’, the nature of the transformation of Japanese capitalism. Indeed, the arguments presented in this book go well beyond Japan itself, and examine the diversity of capitalism, notably in continental Europe, which has experienced problems that in many ways are also comparable to those of Japan. The Great Transformation of Japanese Capitalism will appeal to students and scholars of both Japanese politics and economics, as well as those interested in comparative political economy.
Political Power and Economic Inequality
Charles F. Andrain
Author : Charles F. Andrain
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781442229471
Political Power and Economic Inequality by Charles F. Andrain Pdf
This balanced study offers an essential comparative analysis of worldwide income inequality. Charles F. Andrain argues that the globalization of income inequality explains contemporary political life in the United States as well as in other parts of the world. To fully understand global income distribution, we need to grasp how historical changes affect these trends, why social movements stage protests against the growing income gap, and how a comparative approach best explains income differences. Andrain’s tightly written interdisciplinary study stresses the impact of this problem on political life and social change in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The comparative evidence probes the full dynamics of this controversial issue and its consequences for society as a whole.
Women's Activism
Francisca de Haan
Author : Francisca de Haan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780415535755
Women's Activism by Francisca de Haan Pdf
Women's Activism brings together twelve innovative contributions from feminist historians from around the world. They look at how women have always found ways to challenge or fight inequalities and hierarchies as individuals, in international women's organizations, as political leaders, and in global forums such as the United Nations. This book addresses women's internationalism and struggle for their rights in the international arena; it deals with racism and colonialism in Australia, India and Europe; women's movements and political activism in South Africa, Eastern Bengal (Bangladesh), the United Kingdom, Japan and France.
Social Inequality in Post-Growth Japan
David Chiavacci,Carola Hommerich
Author : David Chiavacci,Carola Hommerich
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317245346
Social Inequality in Post-Growth Japan by David Chiavacci,Carola Hommerich Pdf
In recent decades Japan has changed from a strongly growing, economically successful nation regarded as prime example of social equality and inclusion, to a nation with a stagnating economy, a shrinking population and a very high proportion of elderly people. Within this, new forms of inequality are emerging and deepening, and a new model of Japan as 'gap society' (kakusa shakai) has become common-sense. These new forms of inequality are complex, are caused in different ways by a variety of factors, and require deep-seated reforms in order to remedy them. This book provides a comprehensive overview of inequality in contemporary Japan. It examines inequality in labour and employment, in welfare and family, in education and social mobility, in the urban-rural divide, and concerning immigration, ethnic minorities and gender. The book also considers the widespread anxiety effect of the fear of inequality; and discusses how far these developments in Japan represent a new form of social problem for the wider world.
Sustainability, Diversity, and Equality: Key Challenges for Japan
Kimiko Tanaka
Author : Kimiko Tanaka
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9783031363313
Sustainability, Diversity, and Equality: Key Challenges for Japan by Kimiko Tanaka Pdf
This book enables readers to understand contemporary Japanese society and culture. Since it is written by experts, it allows readers to start with any chapters they are interested in. It also provides a unique way to introduce Japanese society and culture to those who have never visited or studied Japanese society by reading articles from various authors on topics such as gender, family, economy, natural disasters and politics and laws. It provides scholars, academics, graduate students and the general educated audience all the information required to understand contemporary Japanese society and culture fully and see the diverse perspectives available.
Japan in Transformation, 1945-2010
Jeff Kingston
Author : Jeff Kingston
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317861911
Japan in Transformation, 1945-2010 by Jeff Kingston Pdf
Since 1945, Japan has successfully reinvented itself, rising from the ashes of defeat to become a peaceful and prosperous nation. It is seen as an inspiration for other developing nations and contributes significantly to global development. As the third largest economy in the world, with a reputation for technological innovation and cultural creativity, Japan is a country shaping the world we live in. In this new edition of Japan in Transformation, Jeffrey Kingston explores the character of the nation as it has evolved since the end of the Second World War. The book: - examines the US Occupation and explains the causes of the economic miracle and its demise - evaluates the effect of the Lost Decade of the 1990s and the unravelling of the Japan, Inc system that prevailed in the twentieth century - analyses such central and topical issues as the demographic crisis, regional relations, security concerns, political change and the role of women Expanded and thoroughly revised to cover the period of 1945 to 2010, this second edition of Japan in Transformation provides a succinct and comprehensive study of the recent history of one of the most dynamic nations in the modern world.
Globalizing Japan
Ross E. Mouer
Author : Ross E. Mouer
Publisher : Apollo Books
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Globalization
ISBN : 1920901558
Globalizing Japan by Ross E. Mouer Pdf
The Japanese people are again struggling with their nation's insularity. The Meiji Restoration and the end of the Asia-Pacific War gave way to concerted efforts to connect the country with the outside world. As the Japanese economy emerged from two decades of stagnant growth, there was wide consensus that the society was increasingly grappling with the problems shared globally, and that both its economy and internal policy debates would benefit from being more fully engaged in discourses and research activity occurring outside its borders. This book considers the efforts of policy makers to reorient Japan to the outside world, as the nation enters the second decade of the 21st century. It discusses the strategies being pursued by Japan's policy makers: enhancing the involvement of the Japanese in global networks * improving English language skills * hiring more foreign labor * lifting the stature of tertiary education on internationally recognized league tables * creating favorable images of a Japanese cultured society abroad. The book considers the changing geopolitical landscape and the social backdrop against which such policies are being introduced, while also assessing the prospects that the Japanese will experience a "third opening" any time soon. Overall, the volume provides insight into some of the critical choices likely to shape Japan's interface with the outside world and the direction in which Japanese society moves during the next decade. (Series: Japanese Society) [Subject: Politics, Sociology, Japanese Studies, Asian Studies]
Feminism in Play
Kishonna L. Gray,Gerald Voorhees,Emma Vossen
Author : Kishonna L. Gray,Gerald Voorhees,Emma Vossen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783319905396
Feminism in Play by Kishonna L. Gray,Gerald Voorhees,Emma Vossen Pdf
Feminism in Play focuses on women as they are depicted in video games, as participants in games culture, and as contributors to the games industry. This volume showcases women’s resistance to the norms of games culture, as well as women’s play and creative practices both in and around the games industry. Contributors analyze the interconnections between games and the broader societal and structural issues impeding the successful inclusion of women in games and games culture. In offering this framework, this volume provides a platform to the silenced and marginalized, offering counter-narratives to the post-racial and post-gendered fantasies that so often obscure the violent context of production and consumption of games culture.
Contemporary Issues in Applied Economics
Moriki Hosoe,Biung-Ghi Ju,Akira Yakita,Kiseok Hong
Author : Moriki Hosoe,Biung-Ghi Ju,Akira Yakita,Kiseok Hong
Publisher : Springer
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789811370366
Contemporary Issues in Applied Economics by Moriki Hosoe,Biung-Ghi Ju,Akira Yakita,Kiseok Hong Pdf
An important feature of this book is its analysis of various contemporary issues in applied economics, distinguished by advanced theoretical research and empirical analysis focusing on Japan and Korea. The book consists of four parts, the first of which investigates economic growth and welfare, using tools of applied analysis. In Part II, it examines inequality, redistribution, and intergenerational transfers, mainly on an empirical basis. In turn, Part III explores public policy and political economics, while Part IV addresses resource and environmental economics on the basis of data from Japan and Korea. In addition to offering valuable insights, this collection of papers commemorates the 10th anniversary of academic exchange between the Japan Association for Applied Economics (JAAE) and the Korean Association for Applied Economics (KAAE).
Residential Segregation in Comparative Perspective
Kuniko Fujita
Author : Kuniko Fujita
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317065357
Residential Segregation in Comparative Perspective by Kuniko Fujita Pdf
We know very little about variations in urban class and ethnic segregation among nations and even less about differences among cities in different regions of the world. Spatial organization (places and neighbourhoods) matters significantly in some cities in reproducing class relations and ethno-racial hierarchies, but may be much less important in others. The degree and the impact of segregation depend upon contextual diversity. By emphasizing the importance of contextual diversity in the study of urban residential segregation, the book questions currently popular urban theories such as global city, neoliberal urbanism, and gentrification. These theories tend to dissociate cities from their national and regional context and thus ignore their history, culture, politics and institutions. The aim of this book is to introduce the significantly different urban experiences in social and spatial segregation patterns and rationales which exist among the world's regions and to demonstrate that urban theory needs to draw systematically upon this wide range of experiences. The cities selected (Athens, Beijing, Budapest, Copenhagen, Hong Kong, Madrid, Paris, São Paulo, Taipei, and Tokyo) were chosen in order to achieve geographical spread, to maximise the diversity of types of socioeconomic regulation.This volume is thus able to avoid the interpretative limitations and misconstructions resulting from universalizing the Anglo-American experience.
Tokyo
Louis G. Perez
Author : Louis G. Perez
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9798216156291
Tokyo by Louis G. Perez Pdf
This indispensable one-volume narrative examines the history, culture, environment, economy, politics, future, and more of the city of Tokyo, Japan's political and cultural capital. Tokyo has endured and moved beyond horrible disasters in the 20th century, first an earthquake in 1923 and later the events that unfolded during World War II, to grow into one of the most populated cities in the world. This volume examines Tokyo's history, politics, culture, and more. Narrative chapters cover a wide breadth of topics, including Tokyo's location and geography, peoples, history, politics, economy, environmental issues and sustainability initiatives, local crime and violence, security issues, natural hazards and emergency management, culture and lifestyle, pop culture, and the future. Inset boxes entitled "Life in the City" include interviews with those who have lived in Tokyo as well as those who have traveled to the city, allowing readers to get a better idea of what daily life is like in this global megacity. A chronology, sidebars, and bibliography complete the text. The perfect one-stop resource for high school and undergraduate students, this volume is also suited to general readers interested in learning more about Tokyo and its role as a global city.
Intercultural Communication in Japan
Satoshi Toyosaki,Shinsuke Eguchi
Author : Satoshi Toyosaki,Shinsuke Eguchi
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781315516929
Intercultural Communication in Japan by Satoshi Toyosaki,Shinsuke Eguchi Pdf
Japan is heterogeneous and culturally diverse, both historically through ancient waves of immigration and in recent years due to its foreign relations and internationalization. However, Japan has socially, culturally, politically, and intellectually constructed a distinct and homogeneous identity. More recently, this identity construction has been rightfully questioned and challenged by Japan’s culturally diverse groups. This book explores the discursive systems of cultural identities that regenerate the illusion of Japan as a homogeneous nation. Contributors from a variety of disciplines and methodological approaches investigate the ways in which Japan’s homogenizing discourses are challenged and modified by counter-homogeneous message systems. They examine the discursive push-and-pull between homogenizing and heterogenizing vectors, found in domestic and transnational contexts and mobilized by various identity politics, such as gender, sexuality, ethnicity, foreign status, nationality, multiculturalism, and internationalization. After offering a careful and critical analysis, the book calls for a complicating of Japan’s homogenizing discourses in nuanced and contextual ways, with an explicit goal of working towards a culturally diverse Japan. Taking a critical intercultural communication perspective, this book will be of interest to students and scholars of Japanese Studies, Japanese Culture and Japanese Society.
Critical Issues in Contemporary Japan
Jeff Kingston
Author : Jeff Kingston
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351139625
Critical Issues in Contemporary Japan by Jeff Kingston Pdf
This new and fully updated second edition of Critical Issues in Contemporary Japan provides undergraduate and graduate students with an interdisciplinary textbook written by leading specialists on contemporary Japan. Students will gain the analytical insights and information necessary to assess the challenges that confront the Japanese people, policymakers and private and public-sector institutions in Japan today. Featuring a comprehensive analysis of key debates and issues confronting Japan, issues covered include: A rapidly aging society and changing employment system Nuclear and renewable energy policy Gender discrimination Immigration and ethnic minorities Post-3/11 tsunami, earthquake and nuclear meltdown developments Sino-Japanese relations An essential reference work for students of contemporary Japan, it is also an invaluable source for a variety of courses, including comparative politics, anthropology, public policy and international relations.
