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Social and political conflict in postwar Japan is the subject of this volume, which draws together a series of fieldbased studies by North American and Japanese sociologists, anthropologists, and political scientists. It focuses attention on the sources of conflict and the ways in which conflict is expressed and managed. This book challenges the widely held theories stressing the harmony and vertical structure of social relations in Japan, which imply that conflict is only of minimal importance. Not only does the research presented here force recognition of the existence and complexity of conflict patterns in Japan, its approach to conflict provides a dynamic, empirical, and interdisciplinary focus on social and political processes in the postwar period.The editors' theoretical introduction is followed by a general conceptual piece by one of Japan's foremost sociologists. Ten empirical studies, each offering both new data and new insights on known data about Japanese social and political systems, analyze conflict and conflict resolution in interpersonal relations, industrial relations, education, rural villages, government bureaucracy, parliament, political parties, and interest groups, including how they are manifested in women's and student protest movements and portrayed in the mass media. Western social science conflict theories are applied to enhance our understanding of both the universal and the unique elements in Japanese social and political institutions.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Conflict in Japan'? A: 'Conflict in Japan' explores social and political conflicts in postwar Japan through field-based studies conducted by North American and Japanese scholars. It challenges the notion of social harmony in Japan by highlighting the complexity and sources of conflict.
- Q: Who are the authors and editors of this book? A: The book is edited by Ellis S. Krauss and features contributions from various sociologists, anthropologists, and political scientists from both North America and Japan.
- Q: How many pages does 'Conflict in Japan' have? A: 'Conflict in Japan' contains a total of 428 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Conflict in Japan' is listed as a new book.
- Q: When was 'Conflict in Japan' published? A: The book was published on July 1, 1984.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: The book covers topics such as interpersonal relations, industrial relations, education, government bureaucracy, political parties, and protest movements, along with their representation in mass media.
- Q: Does the book provide empirical studies? A: Yes, the book includes ten empirical studies that offer new data and insights into Japanese social and political systems.
- Q: What theoretical approach does the book take? A: The book provides a dynamic, empirical, and interdisciplinary approach to understanding social and political processes in postwar Japan.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, 'Conflict in Japan' is well-suited for academic research, particularly for those studying sociology, anthropology, and political science in the context of Japan.