Japanese Cybercultures (Asia's Transformations) (Paperback)

by Mark Mclelland (Author) "What does the explosion of e-mailing and Web surfing via cellular phones in Japan tell us about the relationship between the individual, social norms, and..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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This books, with its wide range of subject matter, rich details, and informative analysis is a fascinating snapshot, not only of the varieties of Japanese cybercultures, but also of many Japanese subcultures and of contemporary Japanese culture overall....[It] provides a useful portrait of a complex society struggling with the manifold effects of a vitally important social and technological phenomenon.
–Journal of Japanese Studies

Product Description
After English, Japanese is the most widely used language on the Internet. This is the first book to analyze the different applications and uses of the Internet in Japan. Introductory chapters focus on the development of the Internet in Japan, the online dynamics of Japanese language use and the differing ways in which broad groups such as men, women and students use the Internet. Other chapters look at Net use by specific subcultures including religious movements, political parties, gay men and people living with AIDS.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Routledge (February 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415279194
• ISBN-13: 978-0415279192
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,623,491 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)