Sociology of Cultural Nationalism: The Direction of Modern Japanese Self-Identity Consciousness

Author: (Japan) Yoshino Kozo / Liu Keshen
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: Yoshino Kozo, a renowned Japanese sociologist. This book analyzes the transient phenomenon of the discussion on "Japanese-ness" and "internationalization" that emerged in Japan during the 1980s and 1990s from the perspective of nationalism and employs an empiricist methodology. It argues that "Japanese-ness" and "internationalization" are manifestations of cultural nationalism under certain conditions. Cultural nationalism is both realistic and historical, making it an extremely important sociological category in contemporary society. The book is both accessible and insightful, with well-chosen examples, making it a valuable academic translation for researchers in sociology and related disciplines. Target Audience: For use and reference by researchers in sociology and related disciplines.