Understanding Japanese Society (Paperback, 6 ed)

Introduction? 1. Sources of Japanese identity: Historical and mythological foundations of Japan? 2. The house and family system? 3. Socialisation and classification? 4. Community and neighborhood? 5. The education system? 6. Status, hierarchy and ethnic diversity? 7. Healthcare and aging? 8. Religious influences? 9. Ritual and the life cycle? 10. Opportunities for working life? 11. Arts, entertainment and leisure? 12. Government and the craft of politics? 13. The legal system and social control? Conclusion