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Japanese Tourists - Kaye Sung Chon - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

Japanese Tourists - Kaye Sung Chon - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

Find out how to entertain all types of Japanese tourists from student groups to retirees! Would a Japanese traveler rather see pictures of beautiful landscapes or smiling Japanese couples in a tourist brochure? Will you attract more Japanese tour groups by promising them independence and adventure or excellent food? Given the importance of Japanese tourists to the global travel industry, understanding their travel-related behavior has become an essential item in the tourism research agenda. Japanese Tourists: Socio-Economic, Marketing, and Psychological Analysis investigates the specific needs, behaviors, and desires of this growing segment of the international tourism market. Japanese tourists spend billions of dollars abroad every year, and travel destinations as far apart as Australia and Manhattan compete fiercely for their custom. By taking cultural traits into account, travel industry professionals can better understand exactly what kinds of amenities, accommodations, service, and total experience Japanese travelers are looking for. This volume of original research and well-grounded theory elucidates the specific factors that go into Japanese travel and buying decisions, whether the travelers are Japanese ”office ladies” seeking bargains in Hong Kong or a group of senior citizens hoping to see the Northern Lights. Japanese Tourists: Socio-Economic, Marketing, and Psychological Analysis discusses a full range of issues crucial to attracting Japanese tourism, including: - - how stage of life affects travel behavior - - why Japanese people book overseas weddings and group honeymoon tours - - whether legalized gambling would increase or discourage Japanese tourism in Hawaii - - how issues of perceived safety affect choice of travel destinations - - what souvenirs mean in Japanese culture - - which travel images are most likely to attract Japanese tourists - - what sources of information Japanese travelers use to help them select destinations Japanese Tourists offers the most up-to-date international studies on the socioeconomic, marketing, and psychological factors affecting Japanese people traveling abroad. This volume is an invaluable resource for travel professionals seeking to break into the tough but lucrative Japanese outbound-tourism market.

DKK 594.00
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Japanese Capitalism Since 1945 - Seiyama Takuro - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

Japanese Capitalism Since 1945 - Seiyama Takuro - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

This book introduces students of the Japanese economy to a broad range of critical contemporary Marxian analyses by Japanese economists. Each of the five essays - on economic policy, agriculture, big business, labour relations, and foreign trade and investment - is written by a specialist in the field. The introduction places the essays in the wider context of contrasting theories of Japanese economic development. While such writings constitute an important part of the economic literature in Japan, virtually none of the great body of Marxian writing on Japanese capitalism has heretofore been available in English.

DKK 467.00
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Portraits Of The Japanese Workplace - Andrew Gordon - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

Portraits Of The Japanese Workplace - Andrew Gordon - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

In this groundbreaking volume, one of Japan''s most insightful contemporary labor analysts assesses the ?light and shadow? of Japanese-style management, explaining why Japanese employees have stood apart from workers in other industrialized countries. Kumazawa brings to life the intense combination of competition and community within Japanese workplaces. He highlights dilemmas facing Japanese labor on the shop floor and in the labor movement. His discussion ranges from the role of women to issues of quality control and self-management. Highly critical of the hierarchical and undemocratic nature of Japanese industry, he offers a sympathetic view from the inside of the difficulties of surviving in the workplaces of contemporary Japan.

DKK 477.00
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Understanding the Japanese Food and Agrimarket - Andrew D O'rourke - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

Understanding the Japanese Food and Agrimarket - Andrew D O'rourke - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

The contributing authors of Understanding the Japanese Food and Agrimarket discuss broad forces that affect markets in Japan and specific situations faced in marketing grain, livestock, and seafood products; fruits; vegetables; and wood products. Many of the contributors speak and read Japanese and have lived in Japan for extensive periods; they are able to give deep insights into how and why the Japanese consumption and distribution system behaves as it does. They draw on their expertise to fully explore various Japanese food and fiber markets. As they demystify the Japanese market, they illustrate for readers several systematic approaches to mastering the Japanese food and fiber markets. Readers will discover that effective long-term marketing strategies in Japan must be based on sound analytical information. The contributors provide such needed material with chapters on items as diverse as wine, grain products, beef, and fruits and vegetables. Some of the specific topics covered include: - changes in Japanese food consumption - Japanese food distribution system - demand for beef products in Japan - demand for vegetables and vegetable seeds - Japanese wine market - demand for bakery products - new food products for the Japanese market - - developing trade relations in wood products - Executives of commodity associations or firms exporting foods to Japan will find the general sections most interesting as well as chapters specific to their products. Teachers and students exploring exporting to the Japanese market will be intrigued by the various dimensions of the “multifaceted” nature and opportunities of the Japanese market.

DKK 901.00
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The Transformation of the Japanese Economy - Kazuo Sato - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

The Transformation of the Japanese Economy - Kazuo Sato - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

During the rapid growth period of the Japanese economy, from the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s, the economic system that became entrenched in Japan -- the so-called Japanese-style capitalism -- was based on the government-business-bureaucracy triad. Although its distinct features survived the subsequent two decades of slow growth, there are many indications that the Japanese economy is once again struggling to transform itself. These translations from the Japanese economic literature expertly address this transformation.

DKK 673.00
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The Eight Core Values of the Japanese Businessman - Erdener Kaynak - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

The Eight Core Values of the Japanese Businessman - Erdener Kaynak - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

The values and behaviors of the Japanese businessman--and of the Japanese in general--are quite diverse and keep changing, making it difficult for anyone (including the Japanese themselves) to truly understand why they act the way they do. The Eight Core Values of the Japanese Businessman saves readers time and effort when pursuing business opportunities in Japan because it identifies the core values of the Japanese businessman, ranging from the obvious and public, “Diligence,” to the more private, “Silence as Eloquence” and “Perception of Time.” After identifying these eight core values, Yasutaka Sai explores the history and modern interpretation of each. Based on over 300 Japanese language sources--otherwise unavailable to those who do not read Japanese--The Eight Core Values of the Japanese Businessman reveals the diversity and dynamism of Japanese values and behaviors. This information empowers businesspeople and international business educators to develop solid business relationships with the Japanese. With many years of experience, the author focuses on specific values that are most common among Japanese in the business world. These are not exclusive, but the most prevalent or widely shared values that Western businesspeople are likely to encounter: - - Japanese diligence, work ethic, and “Gambarism” or persistence - - group orientation: sense of belonging and participation, spirit of harmony, interpersonal relations - - aesthetics and perfectionism - - curiosity and emphasis on innovation - - respect for form and “Hana Yori Dango” or practicality - - a mind for competition and outlook on rewards - - the value of silence as eloquence - - perception of time As there is no single uniformly accepted source for the values of today''s Japanese citizen or business person, Sai''s exploration opens a vital window into understanding many Japanese values and behaviors. The Eight Core Values of the Japanese Businessman is vital reading for those with international business concerns--business and management educators, businesspeople interested in how Japanese managers manage and employees work, and practicing managers interested in cross-cultural management issues. It allows readers to develop good relationships with the Japanese based on a realistic understanding of how they think and act, both individually and as members of business organizations.

DKK 301.00
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The Eight Core Values of the Japanese Businessman - Erdener Kaynak - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

The Eight Core Values of the Japanese Businessman - Erdener Kaynak - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

The values and behaviors of the Japanese businessman--and of the Japanese in general--are quite diverse and keep changing, making it difficult for anyone (including the Japanese themselves) to truly understand why they act the way they do. The Eight Core Values of the Japanese Businessman saves readers time and effort when pursuing business opportunities in Japan because it identifies the core values of the Japanese businessman, ranging from the obvious and public, “Diligence,” to the more private, “Silence as Eloquence” and “Perception of Time.” After identifying these eight core values, Yasutaka Sai explores the history and modern interpretation of each. Based on over 300 Japanese language sources--otherwise unavailable to those who do not read Japanese--The Eight Core Values of the Japanese Businessman reveals the diversity and dynamism of Japanese values and behaviors. This information empowers businesspeople and international business educators to develop solid business relationships with the Japanese. With many years of experience, the author focuses on specific values that are most common among Japanese in the business world. These are not exclusive, but the most prevalent or widely shared values that Western businesspeople are likely to encounter: - - Japanese diligence, work ethic, and “Gambarism” or persistence - - group orientation: sense of belonging and participation, spirit of harmony, interpersonal relations - - aesthetics and perfectionism - - curiosity and emphasis on innovation - - respect for form and “Hana Yori Dango” or practicality - - a mind for competition and outlook on rewards - - the value of silence as eloquence - - perception of time As there is no single uniformly accepted source for the values of today''s Japanese citizen or business person, Sai''s exploration opens a vital window into understanding many Japanese values and behaviors. The Eight Core Values of the Japanese Businessman is vital reading for those with international business concerns--business and management educators, businesspeople interested in how Japanese managers manage and employees work, and practicing managers interested in cross-cultural management issues. It allows readers to develop good relationships with the Japanese based on a realistic understanding of how they think and act, both individually and as members of business organizations.

DKK 439.00
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The Japanese Electronics Industry - William Boulton - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

The Japanese Electronics Industry - William Boulton - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

The explosive growth of the Japanese electronics industry continues to be driven by a combination of market forces and the unique characteristics of the Japanese social organization and people. As an industrial phenomenon, the Japanese electronics industry receives considerable attention from researchers in various fields. However, most of their studies focus on either historical analyses intent on discovering the secret of the industry''s enormous success, or on the issue of America''s competitiveness in the face of challenges from Japanese technology. Moreover, none of these studies can be free of the bias that stems from each researcher''s own upbringing and environment. The authors of The Japanese Electronics Industry have pooled their diverse experience and talents to create a balanced, objective study of this complex subject. They illuminate the history and characteristics of the industry, show the current state of the industry, and explore the research, development, and education vital to the future of the industry.

DKK 993.00
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Understanding Japanese Society - Joy (oxford Brookes University Uk) Hendry - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

Understanding Japanese Society - Joy (oxford Brookes University Uk) Hendry - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

In this welcome brand new fifth edition of the bestselling textbook Understanding Japanese Society, Joy Hendry takes 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, religion and ritual, covering a full range of life experiences, from childhood to old age. It also examines the diversity of people living in Japan, the effects of a growing number of new immigrants, and role of the longest-standing Japanese prime-minister Shinzo Abe. Fully updated, revised and expanded, the fifth edition contains new material on: - - the continued effects of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disasters of 2011 - - - local examples of care for nature and the environment - - - new perspectives on the role of women - - - Japan’s place in the context of globalisation . - 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 those travellers and business people wishing to gain an understanding of Japanese people.

DKK 420.00
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Japanese War Crimes - Peter Li - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

Japanese War Crimes - Peter Li - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

The question of national responsibility for crimes against humanity became an urgent topic due to the charge of ethnic cleansing against the previous Yugoslav government. But that was not the first such urging of legal and moral responsibility for war crimes. While the Nazi German regime has been prototypical, the actions of the Japanese military regime have been receiving increasing prominence and attention. Indeed, Peter Li''s volume examines the phenomenon of denial as well as the deeds of destruction. Certainly one of the most troublesome unresolved problems facing many Asian and Western countries after the Asia Pacific war (1931u1945) is the question of the atrocities committed by the Japanese Imperial Army throughout Asia and the Japanese government''s repeated attempts to whitewash their wartime responsibilities. The psychological and physical wounds suffered by victims, their families, and relations remain unhealed after more than half a century, and the issue is now pressing. This collection undertakes the critical task of addressing some of the multifaceted and complex issues of Japanese war crimes and redress. This collection is divided into five themes. In "It''s Never Too Late to Seek Justice," the issues of reconciliation, accountability, and Emperor Hirohito''s responsibility for war crimes are explored. "The American POW Experience Remembered" includes a moving account of the Bataan Death March by an American ex-soldier. "Psychological Responses" discusses the socio-psychological affects of the Nanjing Massacre and Japanese vivisection on Chinese subjects. The way in which Japanese war atrocities have been dealt with in the theater and cinema is the focus of "Artistic Responses." And central to "History Must not Forget" are the questions of memory, trauma, biological warfare, and redress. Included in this volume are samples of the many presentations given at the International Citizens'' Forum on War Crimes and Redress held in Tokyo in December 1999. Japanese War Crimes will be mandatory reading for those interested in East Asian history, genocide studies, and international politics.

DKK 477.00
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Japanese Women Writers: Twentieth Century Short Fiction - Kyoko Iriye Selden - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

Japanese Women Writers: Twentieth Century Short Fiction - Kyoko Iriye Selden - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

This collection includes translated works by Japanese women writers that deal with the experiences of modern women. The work of these women represents current feminist perception, imagination and thought. "Here are Japanese women in infinite and fascinating variety -- ardent lovers, lonely single women, political activists, betrayed wives, loyal wives, protective mothers, embittered mothers, devoted daughters. ... a new sense of the richness of Japanese women''s experience, a new appreciation for feelings too long submerged". -- The New York Times Book Review

DKK 495.00
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Japanese Family and Society - Suzanne K Steinmetz - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

Japanese Family and Society - Suzanne K Steinmetz - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

An accurate, thought provoking translation of original work from sociologist pioneer Tongo TakebeToday''s sociology education emphasizes multiculturalism, yet most of the views originate from Judeo-Christian perspectives that can limit insight and understanding. Japanese Family and Society: Words from Tongo Takebe, A Meiji Era Sociologist presents a carefully edited, accurate translation by Teruhito Sako of original work from the early Japanese sociologist Tongo Takebe. His unique viewpoint sheds light on both Eastern and Western perspectives used to describe societal development and a classification system of knowledge. This easily understandable source retains the essences of this classical Japanese social theorist''s work while giving an excellent overview of Eastern and Western social theory and philosophy and discussion of major scientific advances from the earliest eras until 1900. Japanese Family and Society is a translation of Takebe’s General Sociology: Introduction (1904, Volume 1) and an excerpt from General Sociology: Social Statistics (1909, Volume 3). In Volume 1, Takebe reviews the accomplishments of major Eastern and Western scholars. Systematically, Takebe discusses the major scientific advances in physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, history, economics, philosophy, anthropology, political science, and sociology to develop criteria for a classification system of knowledge. In the excerpt from Volume 3, Takebe discusses family relationships. In these translations, Takebe focuses on the strengths and weaknesses of both Eastern and Western viewpoints of societal development in which he demonstrates the advantages of combining these perspectives. Topics in Japanese Family and Society include: - - a brief history of Japanese society - - early Japanese sociologists - - a biography of Tongo Takebe - - theoretical introduction to sociology, sociology’s problems, and methodology - - historical introduction to the sociological ideas in Japan, China, Indian thought, Ancient Greece, Medieval Europe, and the Modern era - - the rise of socialism - - major accomplishments in various disciplines - - family organization, including marital relationships, parent-child relationships, sibling relationships, and others - - - much more Japanese Family and Society can be used as a text or supplemental text for upper level undergraduate courses in social theory, sociology, philosophy, history, and social science.

DKK 630.00
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The Japanese Monarchy, 1931-91 - Masanori Nakamura - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

The Japanese Monarchy, 1931-91 - Masanori Nakamura - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

"The Japanese Monarchy, 1931-1991", which created a sensation when first published in Japanese, clarifies US policies toward Japan''s symbol emperor system before, during and after World War II. As American ambassador to Japan from 1932 to 1945, Joseph Clark Grew had contacts with groups close to the emperor as well as leading "moderates". Returning to the US after the outbreak of the war, he made many speeches, first condemning Japanese aggression, but later changing his theme from war to peace, even to suggesting that the emperor would be a key asset in stabilising Japanese society after the war, a view which was widely criticised at the time. Later, as under secretary of state, Grew came to play an important role in the formation of postwar US policy on Japan and the emperor. His view that the emperor was a pacifist who opposed and sought to end the war with the US and that thus postwar Japan should be reconstructed with the emperor and the moderates at the centre, was later adopted in the decision of Douglas MacArthur''s occupation to preserve the emperor system. That the evolution of an ambassador''s convictions could have such a significant impact, even to this day, on postwar US-Japan relations vividly illustrates the importance of truly understanding the history and culture of another country, whether friend or foe.

DKK 356.00
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Japanese Colonialism In Taiwan - Chih Ming Ka - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

Japanese Colonialism In Taiwan - Chih Ming Ka - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

Exploring the dynamics of development and dependency, this book traces the experience of Taiwan under Japanese colonial rule. Chih-ming Ka shows how, unlike in other sugar-producing colonies, Taiwan was able to sustain its indigenous family farms and small-scale rice millers, who not only survived but thrived in competition with Japanese sugar capital. Focusing on Taiwan''s success, the author reassesses theories of capitalist transformation of colonial agriculture and reconceptualizes the relationship between colonial and indigenous socioeconomic and political forces. Considering the influence of sugar on the evolution of family farms and the contradictory relationship between sugar and rice production, he explores the interplay of class forces to explain the unique experience of colonial Taiwan.

DKK 477.00
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Japanese Auto Transplants in the Heartland - Robert Perrucci - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

Japanese Auto Transplants in the Heartland - Robert Perrucci - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

The idea for this book was formed during the early 1980s when the author was studying the impact of plant closings on displaced workers and communities. In one community, workers who were displaced by a plant closing expected to receive retraining funds through the Job Training and Partnership Act (JTPA), only to find that the state had committed all the JTPA funds to train new workers for a Japanese transplant. Soon it became apparent that deindustrialization, job loss, and economically depressed communities were linked with the escalating interstate competition to provide multi-million dollar incentive packages for businesses to settle in their state. When Japanese automobile companies considered coming to the United States, they fueled the interstate competition for these large projects, which promised thousands of jobs and economic growth.

DKK 486.00
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Made in Japan and Other Japanese Business Novels - Tamae K. Prindle - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

Made in Japan and Other Japanese Business Novels - Tamae K. Prindle - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

The term "business novel" is a translation of the Japanese word kezai shosetsu, which may be translated literally as * ''economy novel.'''' Critic Makoto Sataka first used the word "business" in place of "economy" in his monograph How to Read Business Novels (1980). l Business novels are "popular novels" (taishu bungaku) widely read by Japanese businessmen, their wives, students, and other professionals.. Business novels were recognized as a * ''field'''' or a literary sub-genre in the late 1950s. It was Saburo Shiroyama''s Export (Yushutsu) (1957), if not his Kinjo the Corporate Bouncer (Sokaiya Kinjo) (1959), which marshalled their enormous popularity. The seven short works in this collection represent prototypes of the business novel. Their distinctive features are that business activities motivate plot developments, although psycho-socio-cultural elements are tightly interwoven.

DKK 486.00
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Teaching Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Heritage Language Students - - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

Teaching Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Heritage Language Students - - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

This book contributes to building the research knowledge that language teaching professionals need in developing curriculum for the large population of East Asian heritage students (including Chinese, Japanese, and Korean) in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia, where speakers of East Asian languages are among the fastest growing populations. Heritage learners are defined as those who initially acquired certain levels of linguistic and cultural competence in a non-dominant language mainly through interaction with foreign-born parents and other family members at home. Heritage language instruction is currently a “hot topic” and is becoming a sub-discipline within the fields of foreign language education and applied linguistics. Special instruction for heritage language learners is on the rise, particularly in the U.S. and Canada. Providing theoretical and practical information about heritage-language instruction in terms of curriculum design, learner needs, materials development, and assessment procedures, the goal of this book is not only to promote research about heritage students in East Asian languages but also to improve the teaching of these students in various educational settings and all over the world, especially in English speaking countries. The volume is organized in four sections:*Overview—addressing the timeliness, necessity, and applications of the work and issues and future agendas for teaching Chinese, Japanese, and Korean heritage students;*Language Needs Analysis;*Attitude, Motivation, Identity, and Instructional Preference; and*Curriculum Design, Materials Development, and Assessment Procedures Teaching Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Heritage Language Students is intended as a primary text or reference for researchers, educators, and students in the areas of curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment studies related to teaching bilingual and heritage students in general and East Asian heritage students in particular.

DKK 594.00
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War, Nationalism and Peasants: Java Under the Japanese Occupation, 1942-45 - Shigeru Sato - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

War, Nationalism and Peasants: Java Under the Japanese Occupation, 1942-45 - Shigeru Sato - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

A comprehensive analysis of the Japanese occupation of Java. The book explores the human drama that cannot be simply explained in terms of nationalism and fascism. The totality of Indonesian society is addressed, including the politics and daily lives of peasants. The proper role of government in the US economy has long been the subject of ideological dispute. This study of industrial policy as practised by administration after administration, explores the variations from a hands-off approach to protectionist policies and aggressive support for businesses.

DKK 624.00
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Japanese Women in Science and Engineering - Naonori (university College Dublin Kodate - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

Japanese Women in Science and Engineering - Naonori (university College Dublin Kodate - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

The gender gap in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) varies greatly from country to country, and the number of Japanese women in these fields remains relatively few. This prompts us to ask why the proportion of female scientists in Japan is still remarkably low and what measures the government, universities and research institutes are taking to address this issue. This book sheds light on historical developments and the current gender equality situation in Japan, through the lens of women in STEM. It shows how a policy of gender equality in science and engineering has been introduced through the coordinated efforts of academia, scientific societies and the government, and how this has led to a slow but steady increase in female representation. The book draws on extensive data including interviews with government officials, scientists and educators in Japan to provide a revealing case study on how the underrepresentation of women in the fields of science, technology and engineering has been approached and dealt with by a national government. It heralds a new era for female scientists, by showcasing several programmes undertaken by government, universities and national research institutions to support multiple career paths for and the progression of female scientists in Japan. Tracing the historical development of Japan’s policies towards women in science and education, this book will be welcomed by students and scholars interested in Japanese studies, comparative social policy, gender studies, employment and the history of science and technology.

DKK 524.00
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The Post-war Roots of Japanese Political Malaise - Dagfinn (japan Women's University Gatu - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

The Post-war Roots of Japanese Political Malaise - Dagfinn (japan Women's University Gatu - Bog - Taylor & Francis Inc - Plusbog.dk

Writings on post-war Japanese politics have tended to take for granted the dominance of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) as inevitable, without questioning how this came about. This book analyses the nature of Japanese party politics over the first four decades following the Second World War, assessing how the chief contenders – the conservative LDP and the socialists JSP (Japan Socialist Party) – competed in terms of their strengths and weaknesses relative to the other. Throughout, it addresses the questions: How effectively were the parties’ strengths harnessed? How did they alter over time? To what extent was the winning formula challenged? Did the loser have access to strengths with a major potential, and, if so, why did these remain underdeveloped? It extends widely to include discussion of the political system, the social and economic environment in which parties operated, internal party matters, especially factions, personal support groups, special interest groups, and the role of government bureaucracy. It shows why the Liberal Democratic Party was dominant, why the Japan Socialist Party remained out of power, and how successive prime ministers conducted policymaking in ways which often resulted in the bureaucracy taking the lead. Overall, the book shows how precedents for the political system and for policymaking were set in this important period, precedents which continue, and which have contributed significantly to the present conservative stance on many key issues.

DKK 542.00
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