Immigrant Japan: Mobility and Belonging in an Ethno-nationalist Society
Immigrant Japan: Mobility and Belonging in an Ethno-nationalist Society by Gracia Liu-Farrer examines immigrant lives and questions of belonging in Japan. Its sociological, geographical, and psychological perspectives make it suited to readers interested in migration, identity, and Japanese society.
At a glance
- Explores why people migrate to Japan and where immigrants fit in its economic landscape.
- Follows migration trajectories across people with diverse backgrounds and resources.
- Examines the tensions between belonging and being treated as an outsider.
- Draws on sociological, geographical, and psychological perspectives.
Reference price: $45.95
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Pros
- Offers an interdisciplinary lens on immigration and belonging in Japan.
- Connects personal migration trajectories with the wider economic landscape.
- A focused subject for readers of migration studies, Japanese society, or nationalism.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | Cornell University Press |
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| Publication date | April 15, 2020 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 276 pages |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
| ISBN-10 | 1501748629 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-1501748622 |
| Dimensions | 6 x 1 x 9 inches |
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| Weight listed | 1.25 pounds |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers studying immigration, migration, or belonging in Japan.
- Students and researchers interested in sociology, geography, or the psychology of migration.
- Readers seeking an academic perspective on Japan as an immigrant society.
Less suited to
- Readers looking primarily for a general travel guide or a personal memoir.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Immigrant Japan about?
It examines why people come to Japan, their place in the economic landscape, and how immigrants describe belonging in a society where they may be treated as outsiders.
What perspectives does the book use?
The listing describes an approach drawing on sociological, geographical, and psychological theories.
Who is the book aimed at?
Its subject and listed reading age make it most relevant to adult readers interested in migration, Japan, identity, or social science.
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