Civic engagement in contemporary Japan: established and emerging repertoires

With a variety of contributors from throughout Japan, involved in a range of both established and emerging forms of civic engagement from NGOs, NPOs, to other less mainstream organizations, the Editors have compiled a comprehensive volume to give a thorough insiders’ look at the state of civil society in Japan. Established forms of civic engagement include labor unions, and resident andcitizens’ movements dating back centuries. In more recent years, Japan has seen a rise in third sector groups that parallels a rise worldwide, especially grassroots community organizations. From political engagement, to underground media, the authors of this volume closely examine Japan’s development in civic engagement. The lessons gleaned from the successes and shortcomings of civic engagement in Japan have strong applications internationally. The detailed and comprehensive coverage of this volume make it a useful resource for understanding not only Japanese social and political issues, but also the emergence of third sector organizations worldwide—what works, what does not work so well, and what organizational structures are possible. Insider's look at civic engagement in Japan, with a background in Western scholarship Interdisciplinary contributors cover the field comprehensively Covers both established, mainstream organizations and emerging trends INDICE: Introduction.- Historical Development of Civil Society in Japan.- Civil Society in Japan: Political and Economic Contexts.- The NGO and Shimin Sector in Japan.- Environmental Movements.- Foreigner Supported Associations.- Reconstructing Identities: Burakumin, Ainu, Okinawans in Japan.- The Deaf Community in Japan.- Media and Civic Activism.- Youth Networks and Grassroots Social Agency.- Reorganizing Identities Through Korean Pop Culture.- Enjoying Anti-Consumerism.- Epilogue.

• ISBN: 978-1-4419-1503-0
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 300
• Fecha Publicación: 01/04/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés