Tetsuo Mizukami Boeken

Exploring the concept of social cohesion, this book delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by globalization and interdependence. It examines the role of community, identity, and shared values in fostering unity among diverse populations. Through case studies and theoretical insights, the author highlights strategies for building resilient societies that embrace diversity while promoting cooperation and understanding. The text serves as a guide for policymakers, educators, and community leaders aiming to enhance social bonds in an increasingly interconnected world.

Creating Social Cohesion in an Interdependent World examines the ways in which two very different societies, Australia and Japan, have dealt with challenges to their cultural and institutional fabric, as well as the social cohesion arising from the acceleration of global interdependence during recent decades. Deepening globalization has generated great social dislocation and uncertainty about collective identity and to anxiety about how to accommodate apparently unstoppable external influences. The studies in this volume explore areas which have experienced significant impact from globalization, including immigration policy, ethnic and racial intermarriage, attitudes towards ethnic and racial minorities, national and cultural identity, education policy and labor relations. The approach used is innovative in juxtaposing two societies which, although developed, are contrasting in their historical origins and contemporary cultural legacies.