Understanding Japanese Society (Nissan Institute/Routledge Japanese Studies)

by JoyHendry (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1995

  $3.41

  This is a welcome new edition of this bestselling textbook. It provides a clear, accessible and readable introduction to Japanese society which does not require any previous knowledge of the country. Fully updated, revised and expanded, the 3rd edition contains new material on:
  * the effects of the Asian crisis and recession in Japan
  * the emergence of the millennial cults such as the Aum Shinrikyo
  * major advances in sport and leisure such as the 2002 World Cup and the amazing global cultural success of Pokemon and Japanese animation and computer games
  * the tumultuous changes of the Japanese ruling elite
  * the Ainu and other Japanese minorities
  * debates about the future of the Japanese constitution and the resurgence of nationalism and militarism.

• Used

  Paperback
  2003

  $6.27

  This is a welcome new edition of this bestselling textbook. It provides a clear, accessible and readable introduction to Japanese society which does not require any previous knowledge of the country. Fully updated, revised and expanded, the 3rd edition contains new material on: the effects of the Asian crisis and recession in Japan; the emergence of the millennial cults such as the Aum Shinrikyo; major advances in sport and leisure such as the 2002 World Cup and the amazing global cultural success of Pokemon and Japanese animation and computer games; the tumultuous changes of the Japanese ruling elite; the Ainu and other Japanese minorities; and debates about the future of the Japanese constitution and the resurgence of nationalism and militarism.