An introduction to Japanese society
Sugimoto, Yoshio
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An introduction to Japanese society
Published
2003
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
316
ISBN-10
0521821932
Description
An Introduction to Japanese Society is a provocative, insightful and accessible book that comprehensively examines contemporary Japanese society. It not only provides a thorough and critical analysis of the dominant view that groupism and homogeneity characterise Japanese society, but highlights Japan's internal variation and social stratification. The book covers a wide range of aspects of Japanese society, with chapters on class, geographical variation, generation, work, education, gender, minorities, popular culture, and the establishment. Yoshio Sugimoto contests the notion that Japanese society comprises an extremely uniform culture, drawing attention to its subcultural diversity and class competition. In offering a comparison with other countries, the book also explores the idea that subcultural groups may have similar characteristics in different societies. Sugimoto also examines what he calls "friendly authoritarianism" - the force behind the Japanese tendency to remain ostensibly faithful to their particular groups and organizations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in An introduction to Japanese society?
This edition of An introduction to Japanese society has approximately 316 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read An introduction to Japanese society?
For most readers, An introduction to Japanese society typically takes between 6h 35m and 4h 23m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 79,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 79,000 words
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What is the word count of An introduction to Japanese society?
The estimated word count for An introduction to Japanese society is approximately 79,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of An introduction to Japanese society?
An introduction to Japanese society was written by Sugimoto, Yoshio.
When was An introduction to Japanese society published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.