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Japan'S Minorities: The Illusion Of Homogeneity (The University Of Sheffield/Routledge Japanese Studies Series)
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Based On Original Research, Japan'S Minorities Provides A Clear Historical Introduction To The Formation Of Individual Minorities, Followed By An Analysis Of The Contemporary Situation.This Second Edition Identifies And Explores The Six Principal Minority Groups In Japan: The Ainu, The Burakumin, The Chinese, The Koreans, The Nikkeijin And The Okinawans. Examining The Ways In Which The Japanese Have Manipulated Historical Events, Such As Hiroshima And Nagasaki, The Contributors Reveal The Presence Of An Underlying Concept Of Japaneseness That Excludes Members Of These Minorities. The Book Addresses Key Themes Including: The Role Of This Ideology Of Race In The Construction Of The Japanese Identity Historical Memory And Its Suppression Contemporary Labour Migration To Japan The Threehundred Year Existence Of Chinese Communities In Japan Mixedrace Children In Japan The Feminization Of Contemporary Migration To Japan.Still The Only Scholarly Examination Of Issues Of Race, Ethnicity And Marginality In Japan From Both A Historical And Comparative Perspective, This New Edition Will Be Essential Reading For Scholars And Students Of Japanese Studies, Ethnic And Racial Studies, Culture And Society, Anthropology And Politics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Japan's Minorities'? A: 'Japan's Minorities' provides a historical introduction to the formation of individual minority groups in Japan and analyzes their contemporary situations.
- Q: How many minority groups are discussed in the book? A: The book identifies and explores six principal minority groups in Japan: the Ainu, Burakumin, Chinese, Koreans, Nikkeijin, and Okinawans.
- Q: What themes does the book address regarding Japanese identity? A: Key themes include the ideology of 'race' in the construction of Japanese identity, historical memory suppression, and contemporary labor migration.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Japan's Minorities'? A: The book is authored by Michael Weiner.
- Q: When was the second edition of the book published? A: The second edition of 'Japan's Minorities' was published on November 25, 2008.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: 'Japan's Minorities' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students of Japanese studies? A: Yes, it is essential reading for scholars and students of Japanese studies, ethnic and racial studies, culture and society, anthropology, and politics.
- Q: What is the significance of the book in terms of scholarly examination? A: It is the only scholarly examination of issues of race, ethnicity, and marginality in Japan from both historical and comparative perspectives.
- Q: What kind of research is 'Japan's Minorities' based on? A: The book is based on original research, providing insights into the historical and contemporary issues faced by minority groups in Japan.