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Collins, Kevin – 1983
Many attempts have been made to explain how modern Japan has, with speed and minimal stress, become competitive with Western nations in terms of military strength and industrial productivity. One factor commonly mentioned is the "groupishness," the collective orientation,that is basic to Japanese society. Some research has suggested that…
Descriptors: Community Role, Educational Environment, Family Life, Foreign Countries
Fararo, Kim – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1987
Reform proposals for Japan's large higher education system include diminishing the trauma of university entrance examinations, strengthening the quality and diversity of undergraduate education, improving graduate school offerings, establishing a lifelong education system, and expanding the scope of international exchange programs. Politics are…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Change Strategies, College Environment, College Students
