How Long to Read Neighborhood Associations and Local Governance in Japan

How Long Does it Take to Read Neighborhood Associations and Local Governance in Japan?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 25 minutes to read Neighborhood Associations and Local Governance in Japan by Robert J. Pekkanen

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Although local neighborhood associations are found in many countries, Japan’s are distinguished by their ubiquity, scope of activities, and very high participation rates, making them important for the study of society and politics. Most Japanese belong to one local neighborhood association or another, making them Japan’s most numerous civil society organization, and one that powerfully shapes governance outcomes in the country. And, they also often blur the state-society boundary, making them theoretically intriguing. Neighborhood Associations and Local Governance in Japan draws on a unique and novel body of empirical data derived from the first national survey of neighborhood associations carried out in 2007 and provides a multifaceted empirical portrait of Japan’s neighborhood associations. It examines how local associational structures affect the quality of local governance, and thus the quality of life for Japan’s citizens and residents, and illuminates the way in which these ambiguous associations can help us refine civil society theory and show how they contribute to governance. As well as outlining the key features of neighbourhood associations, the book goes on to examine in detail the way in which neighbourhood associations contribute to governance, in terms of social capital, networks with other community organizations, social service provision, cooperation with local governments and political participation. This book will be welcomed by students and scholars of Japanese politics, Japanese society, anthropology, urban studies as well as those interested in social capital and civil society.

How long is Neighborhood Associations and Local Governance in Japan?

Neighborhood Associations and Local Governance in Japan by Robert J. Pekkanen is 317 pages long, and a total of 81,469 words.

This makes it 107% the length of the average book. It also has 100% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Neighborhood Associations and Local Governance in Japan Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 25 minutes to read Neighborhood Associations and Local Governance in Japan aloud.

What Reading Level is Neighborhood Associations and Local Governance in Japan?

Neighborhood Associations and Local Governance in Japan is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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