Some of the topics discussed include education; ethics; the freedom -- as well as the problems -- of living in the United States; why Japanese women both envy and feel sorry for American women; and the past and future status of women in Japan. Steel Butterflies examines family life, women's responsibility in the home, community involvement both here and in Japan, aspects of Japanese culture they tried to keep alive in America, and their children's experiences. Grounded in thorough research, the book offers new insights into Japanese ways of thinking from those who have experienced both cultures.
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Some of the topics discussed include education; ethics; the freedom -- as well as the problems -- of living in the United States; why Japanese women both envy and feel sorry for American women; and the past and future status of women in Japan. Steel Butterflies examines family life, women's responsibility in the home, community involvement both here and in Japan, aspects of Japanese culture they tried to keep alive in America, and their children's experiences. Grounded in thorough research, the book offers new insights into Japanese ways of thinking from those who have experienced both cultures.
Imprint | State University of New York Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | December 1997 |
Availability | Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available. |
Authors | Nancy Brown Diggs |
Dimensions | 235 x 165mm (L x W) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 212 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7914-3623-3 |
Barcode | 9780791436233 |
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LSN | 0-7914-3623-3 |