Jeremy Breaden Boeken

Focusing on a university's transformative journey, the book explores Japan's internationalisation challenges from an 'inside out' perspective. Through an in-depth case study, it reveals how a radical internationalisation program reshapes administrative discourse and individual actions, influencing organizational practices. This multi-dimensional narrative enhances the understanding of university reform dynamics and the complex concept of internationalisation, a significant and contentious issue in contemporary Japanese society.

Focusing on cross-border activities in Japanese universities, the book explores Asia-oriented student mobility and partnership projects through qualitative case studies. It critically evaluates the discourses surrounding Japan's role amid the rise of Asia, providing insights into the dynamics of academic collaboration and the implications for Japan's educational landscape in a changing geopolitical context.

In Japan, almost 80% of university students attend private institutions, up to 40% of which are family businesses. This book offers a detailed historical, sociological, and ethnographic analysis of this important category of private university.