Contesting Precarity in Japan

Explore the compelling insights of Contesting Precarity in Japan by Saori Shibata, published in 2020. This groundbreaking book delves into the evolving landscape of workers' protests and opposition that have emerged in response to Japan's economic transformations over the last thirty years. With a keen focus on the effects these movements have on policymaking, Shibata utilizes a unique dataset that tracks protest events from the 1980s to the present, offering the first systematic study of Japan's precarious labor movement. Spanning 277 pages, this essential read provides a thorough understanding of the rise of this movement during Japan's post-bubble economic era, making it a vital resource for anyone interested in economics, labor rights, and social change in Japan.