This book provides insightful sociological analyses of Japanese demography and families, paying attention not only to national average data, but also to regional variations and community level analyse
Kumagai (sociology, Kyorin U., Tokyo) is a Japanese sociologist holding an American doctorate, with extensive experience in the West as a student, college professor, and researcher. She offers an insi
This book provides fresh sociological analyses on family violence in Japan. Aimed at an international audience, the authors adopt a life course perspective in presenting their research. Following a co