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In 1987, the Japanese government inaugurated the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) program in response to global pressure to 'internationalize' its society. This book explores the cultural and political dynamics of internationalization in Japan. It is suitable for policy analysts, students of Japan, and prospective and former JET participants.

Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
List of Acronyms
1. JAPAN'S IMAGE PROBLEM: CULTURE, HISTORY,
AND GLOBAL INTEGRATION
2. THE SOLUTION: TOP-DOWN "GRASSROOTS
INTERNATIONALIZATION"
3· THE START-UP YEARS: THE "CRASH PROGRAM"
NEARLY CRASHES
4· MANAGING DIVERSITY: THE VIEW FROM A PREFECTURAL
BOARD OF EDUCATION
5. BEYOND THE STEREOTYPES: THE JET PROGRAM IN
LOCAL SCHOOLS
6. THE LEARNING CURVE: JETTING INTO THE NEW MILLENNIUM
7. FINAL THOUGHTS
EPILOGUE: MIRROR ON MULTICULTURALISM IN THE
UNITED STATES

Notes
Bibliography
Index

Importing Diversity

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      Publisher University of California Press
      Published 16 March 2000
      ISBN-13 9780520216365
      978-0520216365
      ISBN-10 0520216369
      Also in:
      Education Archaeology

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In 1987, the Japanese government inaugurated the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) program in response to global pressure to 'internationalize' its society. This book explores the cultural and political dynamics of internationalization in Japan. It is suitable for policy analysts, students of Japan, and prospective and former JET participants.

      Table of Contents
      Preface
      Acknowledgments
      List of Acronyms
      1. JAPAN'S IMAGE PROBLEM: CULTURE, HISTORY,
      AND GLOBAL INTEGRATION
      2. THE SOLUTION: TOP-DOWN "GRASSROOTS
      INTERNATIONALIZATION"
      3· THE START-UP YEARS: THE "CRASH PROGRAM"
      NEARLY CRASHES
      4· MANAGING DIVERSITY: THE VIEW FROM A PREFECTURAL
      BOARD OF EDUCATION
      5. BEYOND THE STEREOTYPES: THE JET PROGRAM IN
      LOCAL SCHOOLS
      6. THE LEARNING CURVE: JETTING INTO THE NEW MILLENNIUM
      7. FINAL THOUGHTS
      EPILOGUE: MIRROR ON MULTICULTURALISM IN THE
      UNITED STATES

      Notes
      Bibliography
      Index

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