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Book SynopsisAddresses masculine gender expectations in a male-dominated political world, the connection between gendered identity and ethical being. This book follows the lives of two very different Japanese men entering political life in two very different communities.
Trade Review"[LeBlanc is] such a good writer that her prose is accessible, even entrancing, to mere mortals... Her prose simply sings." Japan Times "An engrossing, fast-paced ethnographic study... Highly recommended." Choice "LeBlanc presents a multitude of eye-opening stories about masculinity... Certainly a welcome addition that will stimulate further investigation and dialogues." Social Science Japan Journal "LeBlanc is one of the most talented wordsmiths writing in English about politics, and her new book showcases her enviable skills." Journal Of Japanese Stds "LeBlanc's book is hugely informative and instructive and exceedingly innovative." -- Gabriele Voct Journal Of Asian Stds
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Note on Names Preface Introduction: The Power Remainder 1. Breadwinners 2. The Inheritor 3. The Paradox of Masculine Honor 4. Cheating as a Democratic Practice 5. The Art of the Gut Conclusion: Salad and Cigarettes for Breakfast, or How to Find Democracy by Losing One's Sense of Perspective Notes Index
