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Routledge Escaping Japan - Anthropology and Sociology Book

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Challenge common myths about Japanese society with Escaping Japan: Reflections on Estrangement and Exile in the Twenty-First Century. Published by Routledge as part of the Japan Anthropology Workshop Series, this book moves past the idea of Japan as a uniform or monolithic nation. Instead, it presents a view of a socially and culturally complex country. By using a theoretically engaged ethnographic approach, the text looks at how personal experiences and lifestyle choices shape a multifaceted nation-state. It explores various forms of escape, both physical and metaphorical, to understand the realities of contemporary life. This work is ideal for readers interested in how individual lives intersect with the larger social structures of modern Japan. Whether you are studying social sciences or looking for a deeper understanding of Japanese culture, this book provides a detailed look at the complexities of modern identity and the diverse ways people navigate life within and outside of Japan.

Key Features

Part of the Japan Anthropology Workshop Series, providing academic depth for students and researchers.

Explores the social and cultural complexity of Japan to challenge the idea of a uniform society.

Uses an ethnographic approach to examine how personal lifestyle choices influence the modern nation-state.

Analyzes various forms of physical and metaphorical escapes within the twenty-first century context.

Offers a rich perspective on the multifaceted nature of contemporary Japanese life and identity.

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hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
30 October 2017
Listed Since
09 July 2016

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