This book explores the impact of foreign migrant workers on elements of sovereign power in Japan and examines how the country's immigration control has been reshaped by the existence of these workers. It traces the changing situation of foreign migrant workers in Japan from the mid 1980s to the present day. A particular focus is the transition of these workers from 'temporary workers' to 'long-term stayers' or 'social beings'.

About the Author
YOKO SELLEK is Lecturer in Sociology at the School of East Asian Studies, University of Sheffield. She was previously Assistant Director of the International Division, Japanese Group of the International Association for the Protection of Industrial Property in Tokyo. She has contributed articles in several books and journals.

Reviews

"...offers the best overview of foreign workers in Japan among the books published in English this far." - Takeyuki Tsuda, Journal of Japanese Studies

This well-written and researched work shows how the Japanese government is adjusting to the changing situation...highly recommended... Choice

Book Information
ISBN 9780333804322
Author Y. Sellek
Format Hardback
Page Count 261
Imprint Palgrave Macmillan
Publisher Palgrave Macmillan