Overview
This title analyzes the ways through which Japanese religions (Buddhism, Shinto, and new religious movements) contribute to the dynamics of accelerated globalization in recent decades. It examines how Japanese religions influence cultural global flows, thus acting as carriers of globalization, and how they respond to these flows by shaping new global identities. It includes discussions on cultural chauvinism, religion and politics, education and science, environmental problems, and economic disparities. It is a valuable resource for academics working in the fields of Japanese Studies, Asian history and religion and the sociology of religion.
