This edited book empirically discusses stratification in contemporary Japanese society. It is unique for its examination of social inequality in relation to dec

This edited book discusses stratification in contemporary Japanese society. It is unique for its empirical examination of social inequality in relation to decli

Though rich, diverse, unique and engaging, Japan′s sociological outputs have been internationally underrepresented. In its thoughtful translation and curation

This is the first book in recent years to explore the contemporary state of marriage in Japanese society. Setting out the different perceptions and expectations

Since Japan’s economic recession began in the 1990s, the female workforce has experienced revolutionary changes as greater numbers of women have sought to est