Japan, the Sustainable Society - The Artisanal Ethos, Ordinary Virtues, Everyday Life in Age of

"John Lie has his finger on the pulse of Japanese society. His portrayal of contemporary Japanese society is vivid, accurate, and insightful. When a big swath of Japan Studies focuses on niche issues and margins of Japanese society, this book examines the lives of regular Japanese folk and offers an exceedingly illuminating, literate, and accessible description of how Japanese people live their daily lives guided by various values toward a sustainable living—finding happiness in ordinary life, staying modest, not bothering others, and commitment to excellence in one's craft. It is a pleasure to read and a must-read for readers interested in contemporary Japan, the state of advanced capitalist societies, and a sustainable way forward in a post-growth society."—Kiyoteru Tsutsui, Professor of Sociology, Stanford University

About the author

John Lie is C.K. Cho Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley.

Product details

• Authors: John Lie, Lie John
• Publisher: University Of California Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.12.2021
• EAN: 9780520383524
• ISBN: 978-0-520-38352-4
• No. of pages: 342
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Japan, Social Theory, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic History, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Social Theory, HISTORY / Asia / Japan, Economic history, Asian History