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Routledge An Empire of Schools - Routledge - Japan's University History

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Explore the deep connections between education and power in Japan with An Empire of Schools. Published by Routledge, this book offers a fresh framework to understand the complexities of U.S.-Japan relations. Rather than looking at cultural or economic differences, the author examines how the Japanese leadership class is shaped through a specific educational system. Through in-depth analysis and extensive interviews, the text reveals how a select group of five national and private universities create a standardized path for the nation's leaders. This process, described as an educational treadmill or "cartels of the mind," explains why Japanese leaders emerge from a uniform background. This book provides essential insights for anyone interested in Asian history, political science, or the sociological structures that define a national elite.

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Provides a new framework for understanding the relationship between Japan and the United States through an educational lens.

Uses in-depth analysis and extensive interviews to present a detailed look at Japanese leadership structures.

Examines the impact of the five national and private universities that serve as the foundation for Japan's elite.

Offers a journalist's perspective to explain how the educational system shapes the country's decision-makers.

Explores the concept of the educational treadmill and how it influences national power and communication.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1563248433
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Asia > Japan
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 February 1997
Listed Since: 09 December 2006

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