An Introduction to Japanese Society (Contemporary Japanese Society)

Yoshio Sugimoto has updated and revised An Introduction to Japanese Society to take developments of the last five years into account. Throughout the author challenges the traditional notion that Japan is an homogeneous society with few cultural and social disparities. Review of the first edition: 'Accolades to Yoshio Sugimoto for his latest contribution to contemporary literature on Japan...which is wide-ranging, thought-provoking and comprehensive. Although it is written as a students' text, it will be valuable to both students and teachers.' Asian Studies Review