Home and Family in Japan

by Richard Ronald, Allison Alexy

In the Japanese language the word ‘ie’ denotes both the materiality of homes and family relations within. The traditional family and family house - often portrayed in ideal terms as key foundations of Japanese culture and society - have been subject to significant changes in recent years. This book comprehensively addresses various aspects of family life and dwelling spaces, exploring how homes, household patterns and kin relations are reacting to contemporary social, economic and urban transfor

ISBN: 9781136888878

305 pages

Published: 2017-12-04

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

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