The Changing Japanese Family (Routledge Contemporary Japan Series: Vol. 8)

By: Marcus Rebick and Ayumi Takenaka

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Synopsis: The Japanese family is shifting in fundamental ways, specifically in terms of attitudes towards family and societal relationships, and also the role of the family in society. Changing Japanese Family explores these significant changes which include an ageing population, delayed marriages, a fallen birth rate, which has fallen below the level needed for replacement, and a decline in three-generational households and family businesses. The authors investigate these changes and the effects of them on Japanese society, whilst also setting the study in the context of wider economic and social changes in Japan. They offer interesting comparisons with international societies, especially with Southern Europe, where similar changes to the family and its role are occuring. This fascinating text is essential reading for those with an enthusiasm in Japanese studies but will also engage those with a concern in Japanese culture and society, as well as appealing to a readership with a wider interest in the sociology of the family.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 240 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781134207794
Related ISBNs:: 9780415545754, 9780203027820, 9780415368087
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 10/13/22
Copyrighted By:: Editorial selection and matter, Marcus Rebick and Ayumi Takenaka
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Social Studies, Sociology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Marcus Rebick
Edited by:: Ayumi Takenaka