Japanese Family and Society: Words from Tongo Takebe, A Meiji Era Sociologist (Haworth Series in Marriage & Family Studies)

An accurate, thought provoking translation of original work from sociologist pioneer Tongo TakebeToday's sociology education emphasizes multiculturalism, yet most of the views originate from Judeo-Christian perspectives that can limit insight and understanding. Japanese Family and Society: Words from Tongo Takebe, A Meiji Era Sociologist presents a carefully edited, accurate translation by Teruhito Sako of original work from the early Japanese sociologist Tongo Takebe. His unique viewpoint sheds light on both Eastern and Western perspectives used to describe societal development and a classification system of knowledge. This easily understandable source retains the essences of this classical Japanese social theorist's work while giving an excellent overview of Eastern and Western social theory and philosophy and discussion of major scientific advances from the earliest eras until 1900. Japanese Family and Society is a translation of Takebe's General Sociology: Introduction (1904, Volume 1) and an excerpt from General Sociology: Social Statistics (1909, Volume 3). In Volume 1, Takebe reviews the accomplishments of major Eastern and Western scholars. Systematically, Takebe discusses the major scientific advances in physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, history, economics, philosophy, anthropology, political science, and sociology to develop criteria for a classification system of knowledge. In the excerpt from Volume 3, Takebe discusses family relationships. In these translations, Takebe focuses on the strengths and weaknesses of both Eastern and Western viewpoints of societal development in which he demonstrates the advantages of combining these perspectives. Topics in Japanese Family and Society include: a brief history of Japanese society early Japanese sociologists a biography of Tongo Takebe theoretical introduction to sociology, sociology's problems, and methodology historical introduction to the sociological ideas in Japan, China, Indian thought, Ancient Greece, Medieval Europe, and the Modern era the rise of socialism major accomplishments in various disciplines family organization, including marital relationships, parent-child relationships, sibling relationships, and others "much more "Japanese Family and Society can be used as a text or supplemental text for upper level undergraduate courses in social theory, sociology, philosophy, history, and social science. Although Current Study In Sociology Emphasizes Multiculturalism, Sociological Theory, Grounded In The [udeo-chriscian Perspectives, Provides Only Limited Insight Which Can Result In An Inaccurate Understanding Of Societal Development. As Takebe Noted In 1904, The Basic Historical Assumption Of Christian Creation Theory Has Been Penetrating The Westerner's Mind, Even The Scholar's Mind. Japanese Family And Society: Words From Tongo Takebe, A Meiji Era Sociologist Provides A Translation Of The Original Work By Tongo Takebe. Takebe's Unique Viewpoint Sheds Light On Both Eastern And Western Perspectives Used To Describe Societal Development And A Classification System Of Knowledge. An Introductory Chapter Discusses The History Of Japan With An Emphasis On The Social, Political, And Family Influences That Shaped Japanese Social Theory In The Late 1800s And Early 1900s. Another Discusses The Contributions Of The Forefathers Of Sociology In Japan. A Major Goal Of The Translation Of Volume 1 (prolegomenon) And Part Of Volume 4 (social Statics) Oftakebe's Classic Four-volume Treatise Was To Provide His Writings To English-speaking Audiences In A Readable, Contemporary Form. Takebe's Brilliant And Insightful Words Provide A Discussion Of Major Scientific Knowledge, The Strengths And Weaknesses In Current Sociological Thought, And The Advantages Of Combining Eastern And Western Thought.--book Jacket. Society And Family: A Brief Overview Of The History Of Japan / Suzanne K. Stienmetz -- The Founding Fathers Of Japanese Sociology / Teruhito Sako -- Society / Tongo Takebe -- Sociology / Tongo Takebe -- Problems And System / Tongo Tekebe -- Methodology / Tongo Tekebe -- General Remarks On Historical Study / Tongo Tekebe -- Historical Sources Of Sociology / Tongo Takebe -- The Formation Of Sociology / Tongo Takebe -- The Future Of Sociology / Tongo Takebe -- The Family / Tongo Tekebe. Teruhito Sako, Suzanne K. Steinmetz, Editors. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 217-237) And Index. An accurate, thought provoking translation of original work from sociologist pioneer Tongo Takebe Today's sociology education emphasizes multiculturalism, yet most of the views originate from Judeo-Christian perspectives that can limit insight and understanding. Japanese Family and Words from Tongo Takebe, A Meiji Era Sociologist presents a carefully edited, accurate translation by Teruhito Sako of original work from the early Japanese sociologist Tongo Takebe. His unique viewpoint sheds light on both Eastern and Western perspectives used to describe societal development and a classification system of knowledge. This easily understandable source retains the essences of this classical Japanese social theorist's work while giving an excellent overview of Eastern and Western social theory and philosophy and discussion of major scientific advances from the earliest eras until 1900. Japanese Family and Society is a translation of Takebes General Introduction (1904, Volume 1) and an excerpt from General Social Statistics (1909, Volume 3). In Volume 1, Takebe reviews the accomplishments of major Eastern and Western scholars. Systematically, Takebe discusses the major scientific advances in physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, history, economics, philosophy, anthropology, political science, and sociology to develop criteria for a classification system of knowledge. In the excerpt from Volume 3, Takebe discusses family relationships. In these translations, Takebe focuses on the strengths and weaknesses of both Eastern and Western viewpoints of societal development in which he demonstrates the advantages of combining these perspectives. Topics in Japanese Family and Society Japanese Family and Society can be used as a text or supplemental text for upper level undergraduate courses in social theory, sociology, philosophy, history, and social science.