{"product_id":"9781350419827","title":"Contemporary Japan","description":"Author: McCargo, Duncan; Park, Sara\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781350419827\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 25 Dec 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 272 Format: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat have been the fundamental shifts in Japanese society over the past decade? And what has remained the same? What will the country look like in five years from now?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroducing you to all aspects of Japanese society, culture, politics, economy, geography and history, this book guides you through the country's enduring features, recent trends and the most interesting areas of analysis-\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eGender roles, gender fluidity and LBGTQ identities\u003c\/b\u003e- including coverage of singledom and the changing nature of family life\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eChanging demographics\u003c\/b\u003e- considering the impact of increased immigration from China and Vietnam coupled with a falling birth rate and declining indigenous population\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eThe current state of Japanese politics\u003c\/b\u003e- analysing the dominance of the LDP and the legacy of Shinzo Abe\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eReflections on contemporary Japanese culture\u003c\/b\u003e- discussing the politics of education, the role of the media and the online sphere, new social movements, environmentalism\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eTrends in Japan's external relations\u003c\/b\u003e- looking at the LDP's increased defence spending, the continued rise of China and Russia's war in Ukraine.\u003cbr\u003eWith case studies, the latest data and lively debate, \u003ci\u003eContemporary Japan\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading if you are studying any aspect of Japanese sociology, politics, history, culture or language, or if you are simply interested in learning more about the country.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46643193675934,"sku":"UBD-9781350419827","price":61.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781350419827.jpg?v=1774483668","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781350419827","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}