Children of the Japanese State

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Authoritative but readable and relatively jargon free, Goodman's book is a valuable resource for specialists in family and education policy and is of potential interest to sophisticated lay readers curious to know more about Japan. * The Journal of Asian Studies * ... a carefully documented, beautifully written book. * The Journal of Asian Studies * Since many studies on Japan by foreign researchers have targeted the middle class and their lifestyles, which strengthens the perception of Japan as a nation of middle-class people, Goodman's book is especially significant. This is particularly so now that confidence in middle-class life in Japan has been shaken. * Japan Quarterly * A compelling, highly readable, and very well researched book ... This book is both important and timely because of current social and policy concerns about child abuse and the reforms that are taking place in the child welfare system ... invaluable contribution to the debate on social welfare in Japan. * Social Science Japan Journal * Unlike many works based on personal experience, Goodman goes far beyond the walls of yogo Shisetsu, providing the reader with a complex picture of the historical, political and social context within which it functions. The book is richly detailed and contains a wealth of fascinating material. * Japanese Studies *