Understanding Japanese society
Joy Hendry
Bok · Engelsk · 2026
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| Omfang | 326 sider : illustrasjoner
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| Utgave | Sixth edition
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| Opplysninger | Introduction -- Sources of Japanese identity: Historical and mythological foundations of Japan -- The house and family system -- Socialisation and classification -- Community and neighborhood -- The education system -- Status, hierarchy and ethnic diversity -- Healthcare and aging -- Religious influences -- Ritual and the life cycle -- Opportunities for working life -- Arts, entertainment and leisure -- Government and the craft of politics -- The legal system and social control -- Conclusion.. - "In this welcome new sixth edition of the bestselling textbook Understanding Japanese Society, Joy Hendry and Emma E. Cook take the reader into the heart of Japanese life. Providing a clear and accessible introduction to Japanese ways of thinking, which does not require any previous knowledge of the country, this book explores Japanese society through the worlds of home, work, play, health, religion and ritual, covering a full range of life experiences, from childhood to old age. Fully updated, revised and expanded with a brand new chapter on health and aging, the sixth edition contains new material on: Experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic Changes in the family and LGBTQ experiences Increased interest in rural areas, the problems and opportunities of empty houses Use of technology and AI in different areas of life Discussion of new kinds of criminal activity and an increase in elderly offenders Each chapter in this new edition also includes an exciting insert from scholars in the field, based on new and emerging research. This book will be invaluable to all students studying Japan. It will also enlighten tourists, travellers and business people wishing to gain an understanding of Japanese people"--
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| ISBN | 9781032870854. - 9781032871530
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