The Japanese High School
Silence and Resistance
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies
| Author: | Shoko Yoneyama | ISBN: | 9781134734474 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | October 2, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Shoko Yoneyama |
| ISBN: | 9781134734474 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | October 2, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
For large numbers of school students in Japan school has become a battle field. Recent violent events in schools, together with increasing drop-out rates and bullying are undermining stereotypes about the effectiveness of the Japanese education system. This incisive and original book looks at Japanese high school from a student perspective and contextualises this educational turmoil within the broader picture of Japans troubled economic and political life.
For large numbers of school students in Japan school has become a battle field. Recent violent events in schools, together with increasing drop-out rates and bullying are undermining stereotypes about the effectiveness of the Japanese education system. This incisive and original book looks at Japanese high school from a student perspective and contextualises this educational turmoil within the broader picture of Japans troubled economic and political life.
