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Toyota's Assembly Line: A View from the Factory Floor (Japanese Society Series),New
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Anybody who is a dedicated Toyota driver and admirer of the Toyota Production System would be shocked to read of Ryoji Ihara's experience as a casual worker in a Toyota factory in Japan. As the Toyota Motor Company continues on its inexorable march to become the world's biggest and most profitable carmaker, workers on the factory floor are still making sacrifices under the appalling conditions so graphically described in Satoshi Kamata's 1973 account, Japan in the Passing Lane: An Insider's Account of Life in a Japanese Auto Factory. Ihara's book is both a fearless expos??? and a meticulous academic study firmly situated within the context of the sociology of labor. Drawing on recent theoretical debates in Japan as well as internationally, the author challenges widely held views on the respective roles of skill, supervision, and quality control in the car industry. Specialists in car industry research unable to access Japanese language sources should welcome this English translation of Ryoji Ihara's book, now with an additional chapter update. Yet, belying its academic intent, the work is written in a relaxed, entertaining style that should appeal to any reader with an interest in car making, the sociology of work, or Japanese society in general.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Toyota's Assembly Line: A View from the Factory Floor'? A: The book explores the experiences of workers in a Toyota factory, discussing labor conditions and the Toyota Production System.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Ryoji Ihara, who provides insights into the sociology of labor within the context of the automotive industry.
- Q: When was 'Toyota's Assembly Line' published? A: The book was published on September 1, 2007.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains a total of 258 pages.
- Q: Is this book available in different formats? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: What kind of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in car manufacturing, labor sociology, and Japanese society will find this book valuable.
- Q: Does the book include any updates or additional content? A: Yes, the English translation includes an additional chapter update.
- Q: What style is the book written in? A: The book is written in a relaxed and entertaining style, making it accessible to a broad audience.
- Q: Are there any notable themes discussed in the book? A: The book challenges common perceptions about skill, supervision, and quality control in the car industry.
- Q: Can specialists in car industry research find useful information in this book? A: Yes, specialists will benefit from the academic insights and theoretical debates presented in the book.