Japanese Family and Society
Words from Tongo Takebe, A Meiji Era Sociologist
1st Edition
Published on 17. October 2007
Book
Hardback
282 pages
978-0-7890-3260-7 (ISBN)
Description
An accurate, thought provoking translation of original work from sociologist pioneer Tongo Takebe
Today's sociology education emphasizes multiculturalism, yet most of the views originate from Judeo-Christian perspectives that can limit insight and understanding. Japanese Family and Society: Words from Tongo Takebe, A Meiji Era Sociologist presents a carefully edited, accurate translation by Teruhito Sako of original work from the early Japanese sociologist Tongo Takebe. His unique viewpoint sheds light on both Eastern and Western perspectives used to describe societal development and a classification system of knowledge. This easily understandable source retains the essences of this classical Japanese social theorist's work while giving an excellent overview of Eastern and Western social theory and philosophy and discussion of major scientific advances from the earliest eras until 1900.
Japanese Family and Society is a translation of Takebe's General Sociology: Introduction (1904, Volume 1) and an excerpt from General Sociology: Social Statistics (1909, Volume 3). In Volume 1, Takebe reviews the accomplishments of major Eastern and Western scholars. Systematically, Takebe discusses the major scientific advances in physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, history, economics, philosophy, anthropology, political science, and sociology to develop criteria for a classification system of knowledge. In the excerpt from Volume 3, Takebe discusses family relationships. In these translations, Takebe focuses on the strengths and weaknesses of both Eastern and Western viewpoints of societal development in which he demonstrates the advantages of combining these perspectives.
Topics in Japanese Family and Society include:
a brief history of Japanese society
early Japanese sociologists
a biography of Tongo Takebe
theoretical introduction to sociology, sociology's problems, and methodology
historical introduction to the sociological ideas in Japan, China, Indian thought, Ancient Greece, Medieval Europe, and the Modern era
the rise of socialism
major accomplishments in various disciplines
family organization, including marital relationships, parent-child relationships, sibling relationships, and others
much more
Japanese Family and Society can be used as a text or supplemental text for upper level undergraduate courses in social theory, sociology, philosophy, history, and social science.
Today's sociology education emphasizes multiculturalism, yet most of the views originate from Judeo-Christian perspectives that can limit insight and understanding. Japanese Family and Society: Words from Tongo Takebe, A Meiji Era Sociologist presents a carefully edited, accurate translation by Teruhito Sako of original work from the early Japanese sociologist Tongo Takebe. His unique viewpoint sheds light on both Eastern and Western perspectives used to describe societal development and a classification system of knowledge. This easily understandable source retains the essences of this classical Japanese social theorist's work while giving an excellent overview of Eastern and Western social theory and philosophy and discussion of major scientific advances from the earliest eras until 1900.
Japanese Family and Society is a translation of Takebe's General Sociology: Introduction (1904, Volume 1) and an excerpt from General Sociology: Social Statistics (1909, Volume 3). In Volume 1, Takebe reviews the accomplishments of major Eastern and Western scholars. Systematically, Takebe discusses the major scientific advances in physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, history, economics, philosophy, anthropology, political science, and sociology to develop criteria for a classification system of knowledge. In the excerpt from Volume 3, Takebe discusses family relationships. In these translations, Takebe focuses on the strengths and weaknesses of both Eastern and Western viewpoints of societal development in which he demonstrates the advantages of combining these perspectives.
Topics in Japanese Family and Society include:
a brief history of Japanese society
early Japanese sociologists
a biography of Tongo Takebe
theoretical introduction to sociology, sociology's problems, and methodology
historical introduction to the sociological ideas in Japan, China, Indian thought, Ancient Greece, Medieval Europe, and the Modern era
the rise of socialism
major accomplishments in various disciplines
family organization, including marital relationships, parent-child relationships, sibling relationships, and others
much more
Japanese Family and Society can be used as a text or supplemental text for upper level undergraduate courses in social theory, sociology, philosophy, history, and social science.
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English
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New York
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Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
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Words from Tongo Takebe, A Meiji Era Sociologist
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Phil Barker, Teruhito Sako, Suzanne K Steinmetz
Content
About the Editors
Foreword (S. Alexander Takeuchi)
Preface (Toshio Tatara)
Collaboration and Acknowledgments
PART I: OVERVIEW OF JAPANESE HISTORY AND SOCIOLOGY
I.1. Society and Family: A Brief Overview of the History of Japan (Suzanne K. Steinmetz)
Paleolithic Japan
Mesolithic Japan
Neolithic Japan: Cross-Cultural Contact and a Written Language
Aristocracy, Buddhist Priests, and Shoguns: The Struggle for Control
The End of Civil Strife and Reunification
Family
Conclusion
I.2. The Founding Fathers of Japanese Sociology (Teruhito Sako)
Early Japanese Sociologists
The Life of Tongo Takebe
PART II: THEORETICAL INTRODUCTION
II.1. Society (Tongo Takebe)
Introduction
What Is Society?
Society Is a Fact
Society Is a Body
Society Is an Organism
Society Is a Body That Has Consciousness
Social Body Has Its Own Personality
The Status of Society in the Universe
The Conception of Society
II.2. Sociology (Tongo Takebe)
Study
Hierarchy of Sciences
Philosophy and Science
System of Sciences
Definition of Sociology
I. Ontological Classification of the Types of Sociological Study
II. Classification of Sociologies by the Aims and Motives
II.3. Problems and System (Tongo Takebe)
Subjects and Problems
The Problems of Sociology
Problems and System
A System of Sociology
General Sociology
II.4. Methodology (Tongo Takebe)
General Methodology
Commonly Accepted Methods
Particularly Sociological Methods
Subjective-Rational Method
Objective-Empirical Method
Collection of Data
Use of Ideas
PART III: HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION
III.1. General Remarks on Historical Study (Tongo Takebe)
Historical Study
Data of the History of Sociology
The Genesis and Development of Sociology
III.2. Historical Sources of Sociology (Tongo Takebe)
Sociological Ideas in Japan
Sociological Ideas in China
Confucianism
Sociological Ideas in Indian Thought
Sociological Ideas in the Ancient Greece
Sociological Ideas in the Medieval Europe
Sociological Ideas in the Modern Era
III.3. The Formation of Sociology (Tongo Takebe)
The Cause of the Rise of Sociology
The Rise of Socialism
Advancement of Natural Science: The Theory of Energy
Advancement of Natural Science: The Theory of Evolution
The Advancement of Philosophy
The Advancement of Historical Studies
The Advancement of Economics
The Advancement of Political and Legal Science
August Comte
Sociology After Comte
III.4. The Future of Sociology (Tongo Takebe)
The Meiji Era
Limitation in the Current Study of Humanity
The Future of Sociology
PART IV: FAMILY ORGANIZATION
IV.1. The Family (Tongo Takebe)
Foreword
Forms of Marriage
The Forms of Marital Relationships
Functions of Marital Relationships
Forms of Parent-Child Relationship
Functions of Parent-Child Relationships
Brotherhood (Sibling Relationships)
Clan Relationships
The Relationship Between Family and Society
The Social Status of Women
Notes
References
Index
Foreword (S. Alexander Takeuchi)
Preface (Toshio Tatara)
Collaboration and Acknowledgments
PART I: OVERVIEW OF JAPANESE HISTORY AND SOCIOLOGY
I.1. Society and Family: A Brief Overview of the History of Japan (Suzanne K. Steinmetz)
Paleolithic Japan
Mesolithic Japan
Neolithic Japan: Cross-Cultural Contact and a Written Language
Aristocracy, Buddhist Priests, and Shoguns: The Struggle for Control
The End of Civil Strife and Reunification
Family
Conclusion
I.2. The Founding Fathers of Japanese Sociology (Teruhito Sako)
Early Japanese Sociologists
The Life of Tongo Takebe
PART II: THEORETICAL INTRODUCTION
II.1. Society (Tongo Takebe)
Introduction
What Is Society?
Society Is a Fact
Society Is a Body
Society Is an Organism
Society Is a Body That Has Consciousness
Social Body Has Its Own Personality
The Status of Society in the Universe
The Conception of Society
II.2. Sociology (Tongo Takebe)
Study
Hierarchy of Sciences
Philosophy and Science
System of Sciences
Definition of Sociology
I. Ontological Classification of the Types of Sociological Study
II. Classification of Sociologies by the Aims and Motives
II.3. Problems and System (Tongo Takebe)
Subjects and Problems
The Problems of Sociology
Problems and System
A System of Sociology
General Sociology
II.4. Methodology (Tongo Takebe)
General Methodology
Commonly Accepted Methods
Particularly Sociological Methods
Subjective-Rational Method
Objective-Empirical Method
Collection of Data
Use of Ideas
PART III: HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION
III.1. General Remarks on Historical Study (Tongo Takebe)
Historical Study
Data of the History of Sociology
The Genesis and Development of Sociology
III.2. Historical Sources of Sociology (Tongo Takebe)
Sociological Ideas in Japan
Sociological Ideas in China
Confucianism
Sociological Ideas in Indian Thought
Sociological Ideas in the Ancient Greece
Sociological Ideas in the Medieval Europe
Sociological Ideas in the Modern Era
III.3. The Formation of Sociology (Tongo Takebe)
The Cause of the Rise of Sociology
The Rise of Socialism
Advancement of Natural Science: The Theory of Energy
Advancement of Natural Science: The Theory of Evolution
The Advancement of Philosophy
The Advancement of Historical Studies
The Advancement of Economics
The Advancement of Political and Legal Science
August Comte
Sociology After Comte
III.4. The Future of Sociology (Tongo Takebe)
The Meiji Era
Limitation in the Current Study of Humanity
The Future of Sociology
PART IV: FAMILY ORGANIZATION
IV.1. The Family (Tongo Takebe)
Foreword
Forms of Marriage
The Forms of Marital Relationships
Functions of Marital Relationships
Forms of Parent-Child Relationship
Functions of Parent-Child Relationships
Brotherhood (Sibling Relationships)
Clan Relationships
The Relationship Between Family and Society
The Social Status of Women
Notes
References
Index