Japanese Working Class Lives

This ethnographic study examines the lives of Japanese workers in small firms and analysis their experiences of working life, leisure and education. This unique case study of the Shintani Metals Company illustrates the ways in which employees lives extend beyond their work. Japanese Working Class Lives provides a valuable alternative view of working life outside the large corporations. Roberson demonstrates that the Japanese working class is more diverse than Western stereotypes of be-suited salary-men would suggest.

James E.Roberson received his Ph.D. from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa and currently teaches anthropology in Japan.

Chapter 1 Japanese Working Class Lives; Chapter 2 Getting There and Getting In; Chapter 3 Shintani Metals; Chapter 4 Shintani Metals; Chapter 5 Paths to Shintani; Chapter 6 Paths to Shintani; Chapter 7 Paths from Shintani; Chapter 8 After-Hours; Chapter 9 After-Hours; Chapter 10 Private Time; Chapter 11 Conclusion;