Contemporary Urban Japan: A Sociology of Consumption

by John Clammer

This volume demonstrates a fresh approach to urban studies as well as a new way of looking at contemporary Japan which links economy and society in an innovative way.

Genres: Japan, Academic

194 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

John Clammer’s principle interests are in the sociology of development and the sociology of culture as applied to development issues. He has worked widely on these issues both in theoretical terms and in the field in Southeast Asia, Japan, Europe, India and Latin America.

Reviews

[Alice Jennings · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not very original but still pretty good. This book explains how class can be understood through consumption patterns- where social structure is tight, consumption allows liberation and make everyone feel 'middle class' (hence why about 85% of Japan consider themselves middle class)