Understanding Japanese society
By: Joy Hendry.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Series: Nissan Institute/RoutledgeCurzon Japanese studies series
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2003
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 265
Subjects: Japan -- Social conditions
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Sources of Japanese identity : historical and mythological foundations of Japan; title: The house and family system; title: Socialisation and classification; title: Community and neighbourhood; title: The education system; title: Status, hierarchy, and ethnic diversity; title: Religious influences; title: Ritual and the life cycle; title: Careers and continuity : opportunities for working life; title: Arts, entertainment, and leisure; title: Government and the craft of politics; title: The legal system and social control.