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Summary:

Scope and content: "Following a crushing defeat in World War II, Japan rose like a phoenix from the literal ashes to become a model of modernity and success, for decades Asia's premier economic giant. Yet it remains a nation hobbled by rigid gender roles, protectionist policies, and a defensive, inflexible corporate system that has helped bring about political and economic stagnation. The unique social cohesion that enabled Japan to cope with adversity and develop swiftly has also encouraged isolationism, given rise to an arrogant and inflexible bureaucracy, and prevented the country from addressing difficult issues. Its culture of hard work--in fact, overwork--is legendary, but a declining population and restrictions on opportunity threaten the nation's future. Keiko Hirata and Mark Warschauer have combined thoroughly researched deep analysis with engaging anecdotal material in this enlightening portrait of modern-day Japan, creating an honest and accessible critique that addresses issues from the economy and politics to immigration, education, and the increasing alienation of Japanese youth"-- [Provided by publisher]

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• The whistleblower
• Grass-eating girly men
• Graying and shrinking
• Getting along with the neighbors
• Meltdown
• What we learned at lunch
• Conclusion : shaking up Japan.

Author/Creator:

Hirata, Keiko

Contributors:

Warschauer, Mark

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Text in English.

Main Work:

Japan: the paradox of harmony [by Hirata, K.]

Subjects:

Japan — Civilization — 1945-

National characteristics, Japanese

Harmony (Philosophy) — Social aspects — Japan

Japan — Social conditions — 1945-

Japan — Economic conditions — 1945-

Japan — Politics and government — 1945-

Since 1945

Harmony (Philosophy)

Social aspects

Social conditions

Economic conditions

Politics and government

Civilization

Japan

General Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on print version record.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Digital Characteristics:

text file

Call Numbers:

DS822.5 .H548 2014eb

ISBNs:

9780300186574 (electronic bk.)
0300186576 (electronic bk.)
9780300186079 (cloth, alkaline paper) [Invalid]
030018607X (cloth, alkaline paper) [Invalid]

OCLC Numbers:

879421780

Other Control Numbers:

EBC3421421 (source: MiAaPQ)
[Unknown Type]: ybp11868477