Description
Koreans in Japan are a barely known minority, not only in the West but also within Japan itself. This pioneering study analyzes these relations in the context of the particular conditions and constraints that Koreans face in Japanese society.
The contributors cover a wide range of topics, including:
* the legal and social status of Koreans in Japan
* the history of Korean colonial displacement and postcolonial division during the Cold War
* ethnic education
* women's self-expression.
These studies serve to reveal the highly resilient and diverse reality of this minority group, whilst simultaneously highlighting the fact that - despite recent improvement - legal, social and economic constraints continue to exist in their lives.
Reviews
'Its publication will stimulate further detailed research into Zainichi Korean issues and a steady flow of publications in this very important field.' - Social Science Japan Journal
'Koreans in Japan is well (re)presented and will be an invaluable source for students of marginalized peoples and of Japanese body politic.' - Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute
Book Information
ISBN 9780415219990
Author Sonia Ryang
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 453g
