Suzanne Hall Vogel Boeken

Introduction : the migrant's paradox -- The scale of the migrant -- Edge territories -- Edge economies -- Unheroic resistance -- A citizenship of the edge

Exploring the lives of professional housewives in contemporary Japan, this collection of biographies highlights their strengths and vulnerabilities amidst social change and economic uncertainty. The narratives delve into the personal and familial challenges faced, providing a poignant look at the evolving roles and experiences of women in society.

These gripping biographies poignantly illustrate the strengths and the vulnerabilities of professional housewives and of families facing social change and economic uncertainty in contemporary Japan.