Modern Japan

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Louis G. Perez (Illinois State University, USA) R. W. Purdy (John Carroll University, USA)

Modern Japan

Louis G. Perez (Illinois State University, USA), R. W. Purdy (John Carroll University, USA)

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Bloomsbury Academic
27 June 2024

Geographical reference; Regional studies; Asian history

Series: Understanding Modern Nations

Organized by theme, this comprehensive encyclopedia examines all aspects of life in Japan, from geography and government to food and etiquette and much more.

Japan, or the ""Land of the Rising Sun,"" is home to more than 126 million people, nearly 10 million of whom live in Tokyo alone. How did this tiny island nation become such a powerhouse in the 21st century, and where will it go from here? Modern Japan examines history and contemporary life through thematic entries organized into chapters covering such topics as geography; history; government and politics; economy; religion and thought; social classes and ethnicity; gender, marriage, and sexuality; education; language; etiquette; literature and drama; art and architecture; music and dance; food; leisure and sports; and media and popular culture.

Each chapter contains an overview of the topic and alphabetized entries on examples of each theme.

A chronology covers from prehistoric times to the present, and special appendices offer profiles of a typical day in the life of representative members of Japanese society, key facts and figures about Japan, and a holiday chart. This volume is ideal for students researching Japan, as well as general readers interested in learning more about the country.

By: Louis G. Perez (Illinois State University USA), R. W. Purdy (John Carroll University, USA)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
ISBN: 9781440877568
ISBN 10: 1440877564
Series: Understanding Modern Nations
Pages: 424
Publication Date: 27 June 2024
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience: College/higher education , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Primary , Children's (6-12)
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Geography Chapter 2: History Chapter 3: Government and Politics Chapter 4: Economy Chapter 5: Religion and Thought Chapter 6: Social Classes and Ethnicity Chapter 7: Gender, Marriage, and Sexuality Chapter 8: Education Chapter 9: Language Chapter 10: Etiquette Chapter 11: Literature and Drama Chapter 12: Art and Architecture Chapter 13: Music and Dance Chapter 14: Food Chapter 15: Leisure and Sports Chapter 16: Mass Media and Popular Culture Appendices Selected Bibliography Index About the Authors

Louis G. Perez is Emeritus Professor of History at Illinois State University, USA. R. W. Purdy is an associate professor of history at John Carroll University, USA.