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Risk Society and Education in Post-Disaster Fukushima

By: Kaoru Miyazawa

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Risk Society and Education in Post-Disaster Fukushima

By: Kaoru Miyazawa

In response to the explosion of the Fukushima Daiichi power plant in March 2011, this book examines how the concept of a risk society was handled in the various education programs implemented in post-disaster Fukushima. The explosion and subsequent radiation contamination that affected the biosphere of the Fukushima region and beyond, revealed that we live in a risk society. Despite this revelation, official discourses in Fukushima have been geared strictly toward the future, with the aim of restoring communities and resuming development projects. Based on the ethnographic data the author collected in Fukushima between 2013 and 2016, various contested emotions emerged in those education spaces as students and teachers remembered their romanticized and difficult past and dealt with the challenges presented by the risk society in their present lives. The emotionally-charged interactions between past and present also shaped their vision of their future community and of the actions they might take. The dialogues and actions that took places in these education spaces encourage readers to examine the meaning of development and question the basic assumptions and methods of education as society shifts to a risk society. A valuable resource for scholars and students in the fields of globalization and education, curriculum studies, sociology of education, and Japanese studies.

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Routledge

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1000533549

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9781000533545

Colloquial Kansai Japanese

The Dialects and Culture of the Kansai Region: A Japanese Phrasebook and Language Guide

By: D. C. Palter,Kaoru Slotsve

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Colloquial Kansai Japanese

The Dialects and Culture of the Kansai Region: A Japanese Phrasebook and Language Guide

By: D. C. Palter,Kaoru Slotsve

This is a compact and convenient guide to learning the Kansai dialect of the Japanese language Maido, maido and welcome to the Kansai region of western Japan. Whether visiting or living in this area, you will quickly notice the locals aren't speaking standard Japanese taught in textbooks and classrooms. The language on the streets is Kansai-ben: a dialect said to be earthier and more direct, but with its own polite language. With clear explanations of grammar, a Kansai-ben dictionary, and a helpful index, Colloquial Kansai Japanese is an indispensable guide to the rich speech of Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe. Hundreds of sample phrases, sentences and conversations show how the dialect works in everyday situations, ranging from shopping to dealing with the boss. And while you're leaning about the nuances of Kansai-ben, you will have fun reading about Kansai cuisine, sports and specialties. So open your mouth when you speak, roll your r's, and try out this colorful dialect. With your copy of Colloquial Kansai Japanese, you will soon be among friends in Kansai.

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180

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Tuttle Publishing

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1462901689

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9781462901685

Computational Materials Science

From Ab Initio to Monte Carlo Methods

By: Kaoru Ohno,Keivan Esfarjani,Yoshiyuki Kawazoe

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Computational Materials Science

From Ab Initio to Monte Carlo Methods

By: Kaoru Ohno,Keivan Esfarjani,Yoshiyuki Kawazoe

This textbook introduces modern techniques based on computer simulation to study materials science. It starts from first principles calculations enabling to calculate the physical and chemical properties by solving a many-body Schroedinger equation with Coulomb forces. For the exchange-correlation term, the local density approximation is usually applied. After the introduction of the first principles treatment, tight-binding and classical potential methods are briefly introduced to indicate how one can increase the number of atoms in the system. In the second half of the book, Monte Carlo simulation is discussed in detail. Problems and solutions are provided to facilitate understanding. Readers will gain sufficient knowledge to begin theoretical studies in modern materials research. This second edition includes a lot of recent theoretical techniques in materials research. With the computers power now available, it is possible to use these numerical techniques to study various physical and chemical properties of complex materials from first principles. The new edition also covers empirical methods, such as tight-binding and molecular dynamics.

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Springer

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3662565420

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9783662565421

Book's by Kaoru Miyazawa

Risk Society and Education in Post-Disaster Fukushima

Risk Society and Education in Post-Disaster Fukushima

Colloquial Kansai Japanese

Colloquial Kansai Japanese

Computational Materials Science

Computational Materials Science

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