Japan : the paradox of harmony

Hirata, Keiko (author.). Warschauer, Mark. (Added Author).

Summary: 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. This book offers a 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.

Record details

ISBN: 9780300186079 (cloth : alkaline paper)
ISBN: 030018607X (cloth : alkaline paper)
Physical Description: print
295 pages ; 24 cm
Publisher: New Haven : Yale University Press, [2014]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (page 279) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- 1. The whistleblower -- 2. Grass-eating girly men -- 3. Graying and shrinking -- 4.Getting along with the neighbors -- 5. Meltdown -- 6. What we learned at lunch -- Conclusion : shaking up Japan.