Classes in Contemporary Japan

Originally published in 1983, this book analyses the crisis that began in Japan with the 'oil shock' of 1973.

Rob Steven (Author)

9780521289566, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 1 January 1983

376 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.1 cm, 0.55 kg

Originally published in 1983, this book analyses the crisis that began in Japan with the 'oil shock' of 1973. Assembling a large body of statistical data, derived from government sources and a survey of over fifty companies, the book is rich in empirical information, much of which had not been published in English before. The living and working conditions, age and sex composition, relative size and potential strength, ideologies and organisation of all the main social classes are examined. Through his often highly critical use of analytical studies by Japanese Marxists, the author reveals a strong tradition of sophisticated theoretical Marxism to rival even that of the French and yet largely unknown to Western scholars. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Japanese culture, economics, social science and political science.

List of figures
List of tables
Preface and acknowledgements
Introduction
1. The bourgeoisie
2. The petty bourgeoisie
3. The peasantry
4. The middle class
5. The working class
6. Crisis and the state: accumulation functions
7. Crisis and the state: functions of social control
8. Conclusion
Notes
Select bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: General & world history [HBG]