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Intergenerational Programs

Support for Children, Youth, and Elders in Japan

By: Matthew Kaplan,Atsuko Kusano,Ichiro Tsuji,Shigeru Hisamichi

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Intergenerational Programs

Support for Children, Youth, and Elders in Japan

By: Matthew Kaplan,Atsuko Kusano,Ichiro Tsuji,Shigeru Hisamichi

The "intergenerational programming concept," now garnering increased interest in America, has been applied to Japanese society as a strategy for maintaining intergenerational and cultural continuity in the face of social and demographic changes. While Japan is known for its enduring and resilient family structure which provides support for people of all ages, the country's growing aged population, combined with a trend away from three-generation families and changing social values, exposes a need for new mechanisms beyond the family to promote intergenerational communication, support, and cultural continuity. The authors identify a rich geographically diverse set of intergenerational programs and activities that serve a wide range of human and community development objectives. Beyond promoting intergenerational understanding among participants, these initiatives function to help people to pursue their educational objectives, arts and recreation interests, desired states of health and welfare, environmental preservation and community development goals, and religious and spiritual well-being. Intergenerational endeavors constitute an integral approach for supplementing familial support systems and maintaining social cohesion in Japan as it enters the twenty-first century.

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State University of New York Press

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1438408366

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9781438408361

Japan and the European Union

Domestic Politics and Transnational Relations

By: Atsuko Abe

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Japan and the European Union

Domestic Politics and Transnational Relations

By: Atsuko Abe

In Japan and the European Union, Dr. Abe sets out to answer a number of crucial questions on the effect of Japan's international relations upon its internal affairs - in particular how international issues, and Japan's growing relationship with the EU, have come to penetrate the political economy and decision-making structure in Japanese industry and legislation. Japan/EU affairs have never been marked by any significant political relations, and until the past twenty years, characterised by a reserved indifference. However, as a result of accelerated political and economic changes in the past decade, the two economic giants have made considerable efforts to nurture bilateral relations largely initiated by trade concerns. The author examines the development of this relationship informed by International Relations perspectives and taking into account the growing dependence of successful bilateral relations on the international political economy." "Furthermore, Dr. Abe explains the attempt that has been made to resolve Japanese/EU disputes by way of a Joint Declaration. This includes an examination of the 1991 Automobile Agreement involving Japan, the EC Commission and the Japanese manufacturers; and the Liquor Tax dispute which ran from 1986-1995. Throughout this account, the concerns of the United States, and its impact on this relationship, are fully registered."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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A&C Black

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0485115565

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9780485115567

Introduction to Photocatalysis

From Basic Science to Applications

By: Yoshio Nosaka,Atsuko Nosaka

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Introduction to Photocatalysis

From Basic Science to Applications

By: Yoshio Nosaka,Atsuko Nosaka

Presenting the basic science of semiconductor photocatalysis together with the various practical applications, this textbook is ideal for graduate students. It covers fundamental principles and applicable techniques of light, solid state physics, electrochemistry, reaction kinetics, and materials processing. A solid understanding of semiconductor photoelectrochemistry is developed through discussing the basic properties of a representative photocatalytic material, TiO2; the basic science of the light absorption phenomenon and the application to the powder suspension useful for the photocatalytic research; and the electronic state of semiconductors. Following this, the textbook moves on to explore photoelectrochemistry; the mechanism and kinetic analysis of photocatalytic reactions; typical fabrication methods of common photocatalysts and the factors for improving photocatalytic activity; and evaluation methods of photocatalytic activity. The textbook concludes by looking at the future prospects of the applications of photocatalysis. This introductory textbook provides a foundation in photocatalysis to supplement graduate courses in catalysis, environmental science, materials science and chemical engineering.

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Royal Society of Chemistry

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1788018079

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9781788018074

Intergenerational Programs

Support for Children, Youth, and Elders in Japan

By: Matthew Kaplan,Atsuko Kusano,Ichiro Tsuji,Shigeru Hisamichi

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Support for Children, Youth, and Elders in Japan

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Intergenerational Programs

Intergenerational Programs

Japan and the European Union

Japan and the European Union

Introduction to Photocatalysis

Introduction to Photocatalysis

Intergenerational Programs

Intergenerational Programs

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