Community Volunteers in Japan: Everyday stories of social change
Author:   Lynne Nakano ,  Joy Hendry
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9780415546065


Pages:   198
Publication Date:   14 August 2009
Format:   Paperback
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Community Volunteers in Japan: Everyday stories of social change


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Author:   Lynne Nakano ,  Joy Hendry
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.370kg
ISBN:  

9780415546065


ISBN 10:   0415546060
Pages:   198
Publication Date:   14 August 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction Part 1: The Volunteers 1. The Life and Death of a Volunteer 2. Life Choices 3. Civic Leaders Part 2: The Programs 4. Cultivating Children 5. Preventing Juvenile Delinquency 6. Helping Others Conclusion

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'Community Volunteers in Japan is an interesting study that raises important questions about life in contemporary societies. It deserves a thoughtful reading by those wishing to better understand Japan.' - Asian Anthropology


Author Information

Lynne Y. Nakano is an Associate Professor in the Department of Japanese Studies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. An anthropologist by training, her main areas of research include self-identity, gender, mass media and popular cultre. She is currently researching gender issues in Hong Kong and Japan.

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