Preface A Note on Terminology Introduction 1. The Second Opening of Japan 2. The Contemporary Discourse of Japaneseness 3. Pop Multiethnicity 4. Modern Japan, Multiethnic Japan 5. Genealogies of Japanese Identity and Monoethnic Ideology 6. Classify and Signify Conclusion Appendix: Multilingual Japan References Index
Multiethnic Japan represents a major scholarly work, one that is far more penetrating as well as more comprehensive than any other addressing the issue of 'Japaneseness' and the monoethnic ideology of Japan. -- Hiroshi Ishida, University of Tokyo In recent years, the terms 'multicultural' and 'multiethnic' have acquired a dominant space in Japanese studies. Providing a brilliant critique of the sometimes unthoughtful use of these concepts, Multiethnic Japan makes a valuable contribution to Japanese studies in particular and sociology in general. -- Sonia Ryang, Johns Hopkins University
John Lie is C. K. Cho Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley.
Multiethnic Japan represents a major scholarly work, one that is
far more penetrating as well as more comprehensive than any other
addressing the issue of 'Japaneseness' and the monoethnic ideology
of Japan.
*Hiroshi Ishida, University of Tokyo*
In recent years, the terms 'multicultural' and 'multiethnic' have
acquired a dominant space in Japanese studies. Providing a
brilliant critique of the sometimes unthoughtful use of these
concepts, Multiethnic Japan makes a valuable contribution to
Japanese studies in particular and sociology in general.
*Sonia Ryang, Johns Hopkins University*
This...highly interesting book explodes the popular myth that Japan
is a monoethnic society...Lie carefully explains the reasons behind
these misunderstandings while exploring the concept Japanese have
of themselves. Lie's background as a Korean who lived in Japan
gives poignancy to his findings; his position as professor of
sociology...makes his analytical work very thorough and engrossing.
Highly recommended.
*Library Journal*
What has fascinated scholars of modern Japanese history is how this
highly stratified society was moulded into such a uniform one in a
relatively short time. While all nation-states have this aim, few
have achieved their ends so well as the Japanese. It is this modern
construction of sameness that John Lie wants to challenge in his
book--and challenge it he does. In a passionately argued text, Lie
examines the many sources of difference in Japanese society: from
pre-Meiji outcasts and Korean artisans (as well as aristocracy) to
postwar Chinese immigrants and the hafu (children of mixed
descent): Japan is a society as diverse as any other.
*Times Higher Education Supplement*
John Lie presents a lively examination of modem Japanese attitudes
on ethnicity in Multi-Ethnic Japan. He has an insider's view,
having been in Japan and lived the experience. He has researched
the facts, and made case studies. In addition, his book is very
readable, and quotable...Lie's critical view provokes thought, and
generates eventual change.
*Korean Quarterly*
Multiethnic Japan represents a major scholarly work, one
that is far more penetrating as well as more comprehensive than any
other addressing the issue of 'Japaneseness' and the monoethnic
ideology of Japan. -- Hiroshi Ishida, University of Tokyo
In recent years, the terms 'multicultural' and 'multiethnic' have
acquired a dominant space in Japanese studies. Providing a
brilliant critique of the sometimes unthoughtful use of these
concepts, Multiethnic Japan makes a valuable contribution to
Japanese studies in particular and sociology in general. -- Sonia
Ryang, Johns Hopkins University
This...highly interesting book explodes the popular myth that Japan
is a monoethnic society...Lie carefully explains the reasons behind
these misunderstandings while exploring the concept Japanese have
of themselves. Lie's background as a Korean who lived in Japan
gives poignancy to his findings; his position as professor of
sociology...makes his analytical work very thorough and engrossing.
Highly recommended. * Library Journal *
What has fascinated scholars of modern Japanese history is how this
highly stratified society was moulded into such a uniform one in a
relatively short time. While all nation-states have this aim, few
have achieved their ends so well as the Japanese. It is this modern
construction of sameness that John Lie wants to challenge in his
book--and challenge it he does. In a passionately argued text, Lie
examines the many sources of difference in Japanese society: from
pre-Meiji outcasts and Korean artisans (as well as aristocracy) to
postwar Chinese immigrants and the hafu (children of mixed
descent): Japan is a society as diverse as any other. -- Dolores
Martinez * Times Higher Education Supplement *
John Lie presents a lively examination of modem Japanese attitudes
on ethnicity in Multi-Ethnic Japan. He has an insider's
view, having been in Japan and lived the experience. He has
researched the facts, and made case studies. In addition, his book
is very readable, and quotable...Lie's critical view provokes
thought, and generates eventual change. -- Bill Drucker * Korean
Quarterly *
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