Mental Health Challenges Facing Contemporary Japanese Society

Mental Health Challenges Facing Contemporary Japanese Society
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Publisher : Global Oriental
Total Pages : 198
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ISBN-10 : 9789004213029
ISBN-13 : 9004213023
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Book Synopsis Mental Health Challenges Facing Contemporary Japanese Society by : Yuko Kawanishi

Download or read book Mental Health Challenges Facing Contemporary Japanese Society written by Yuko Kawanishi and published by Global Oriental. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the profound question of mental malaise in its many forms in contemporary Japanese society, focusing on: work, family and youth. The purpose is to provide an analytical, critical account of the social psychological state of the Japanese today, as well as to present possible measures that could contribute to positive outcomes.


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