The State Construction of 'Japaneseness'
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Author | : Masataka Endō |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2019 |
ISBN-10 | : 1925608816 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781925608816 |
Rating | : 4/5 (16 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The State Construction of 'Japaneseness' by : Masataka Endō
Book excerpt: Tracing the history of the koseki registration system from its inception in the Meiji era through its use in Japan's colonial holdings in the pre-war era & to the present day, this book challenges the very foundations of the system, arguing that it promotes prejudice & discrimination & fosters a divisive understanding of the 'Japanese' as a people