Anthropology and Disaster in Japan

Anthropology and Disaster in Japan
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 114
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ISBN-10 : 9781000871036
ISBN-13 : 1000871037
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Book Synopsis Anthropology and Disaster in Japan by : Hiroki Takakura

Download or read book Anthropology and Disaster in Japan written by Hiroki Takakura and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-03-28 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the 3.11 disaster in Japan, involving a powerful earthquake and tsunami, from an anthropological perspective. It critically reflects on the challenges of conducting anthropological research when encountering disaster at home and the position of social scientist as sufferer. Emphasizing the role of culture in disaster mitigation, the book offers theoretical consideration of the role of cultural heritage in risk management, in line with recent trends in international policy on disaster risk reduction. Taking an approach “with the people in,” the author explores how culture features in disaster recovery at community level and considers implications for policy. The chapters explore the response and adaptation by local cultural practitioners and performing arts groups as well as farmers and fishers. Japanese farming and fishing are presented as an innovative and dynamic part of the recovery process. The book will be of interest to scholars and policymakers working in disaster studies, Japan studies, and fields including anthropology, geography, sociology, and heritage management.


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