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.
EAN/ISBN : 9781441915047
Publisher(s): Springer, Berlin, Springer, New York
Discussed keywords: Bürgergesellschaft, Engagement, Japan, Non-Profit-Organisation
Format: ePub/PDF

Author(s): Vinken, Henk - Nishimura, Yuko - White, Bruce L. J.