Japanese Culture and Society

The Handbook of Japanese Culture and Society is an interdisciplinary resource that focuses on contemporary Japan and the social and cultural trends that are important at the beginning of the twenty-first century. This handbook provides a cutting-edge and comprehensive survey of significant phenomena, institutions, and directions in Japan today, on issues ranging from gender and family, the environment, race and ethnicity, and urban life, to popular culture and electronic media. As such, it is an invaluable reference tool for anyone interested in Japan's culture and society.Bestor, Theodore C. is the author of 'Japanese Culture and Society', published 2008 under ISBN 9780415436496 and ISBN 0415436494.