Robert E. Cole
Japanese Blue Collar: The Changing Tradition.
University of California Press, 1973. First paperback edition. 0520023544 x/300 pages.
Softcover volume, measuring approximately 5.5" x 8, displays very light shelfwear. Binding is sound. Pages are clean and unmarked.
""Japanese Blue Collar: The Changing Tradition" is an insightful exploration of the evolving dynamics of Japan's blue-collar workforce amidst rapid industrialization and social transformation. This book delves deep into the lives and experiences of Japanese factory workers, offering a rare, empirical perspective that moves beyond common stereotypes and anecdotal accounts. Drawing on detailed case studies from two Japanese firms—a diecast company and an auto parts manufacturer—this work sheds light on how industrialization has reshaped not only the economic landscape but also the social structures and cultural norms governing worker-employer relationships."