La société japonaise contemporaine

La société japonaise contemporaineSéries

Cette série explore les aspects essentiels de la société et de la culture japonaises contemporaines. Elle examine des thèmes allant de la vie professionnelle et de la politique de genre aux avancées scientifiques et technologiques. Adoptant une approche équilibrée mais interprétative, elle éclaire le Japon moderne. La collection s'adresse à un large public, des étudiants débutants aux universitaires chevronnés.

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An Introduction to Japanese Society

Yoshio Sugimoto

297pages
11 heures de lecture

4,1(19)Évaluer

An Introduction to Japanese Society is a provocative, insightful and highly accessible book comprehensively examining contemporary Japanese society. It provides a thorough and critical analysis of the dominant view that Japanese society is strongly characterised by 'groupism and homogeneity'. Yoshio Sugimoto contests the notion that Japanese society comprises an extremely uniform culture, drawing attention to the subcultural diversity and class competition that exists within it. Sugimoto's views as an 'insider/outsider', having spent many years both in Japan and overseas, are insightful and probing. The book's accessibility and coverage of a broad range of issues, such as education, cultural diversity, power relations, politics and gender and family, makes it essential not only for students of Japan worldwide, but also for professional and lay people seeking a general introduction.

Language and Society in Japan

Nanette Gottlieb

180pages
7 heures de lecture

3,6(26)Évaluer

The exploration delves into the intricate connections between the Japanese language and its impact on societal norms and identity formation in Japan. It examines how language shapes cultural perceptions and influences personal and collective identities, offering insights into the dynamics of communication within Japanese society.