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Gender and Development : The Japanese Experience in Comparative Perspective /

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Although Japanese economic development is often discussed, less attention is given to social development, and much less to gender related issues. By examining Japanese experiences related to gender, the authors seek insights relevant to the current developing countries. Simultaneously, the book poin...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Murayama, Mayumi (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Palgrave Macmillan UK : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2005.
Series:IDE-JETRO series.
Subjects:
Social Sciences.
Asian Economics.
Development Economics.
Gender Studies.
Labor Economics.
Social Policy.
Development economics.
Gender expression.
Gender identity.
Labor economics.
Sex (Psychology)
Social policy.
Social sciences.
Sociology.
Asia > Economic conditions.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Although Japanese economic development is often discussed, less attention is given to social development, and much less to gender related issues. By examining Japanese experiences related to gender, the authors seek insights relevant to the current developing countries. Simultaneously, the book points out the importance for Japanese society to draw lessons from the creativity and activism of women in developing countries.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (XX, 266 pages)
ISBN:9780230524026
DOI:10.1057/9780230524026