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Tokyo: Geography, History, and Culture (Contemporary World Cities)

Louis G. Pérez

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Description:Tokyo has endured and moved beyond horrible disasters in the twentieth century, first an earthquake in 1923 and later the events that unfolded during World War II, to grow into one of one of the most populated cities in the world. This volume examines Tokyo's history, politics, culture, and more.Narrative chapters cover a wide breadth of topics, including Tokyo's location and geography, peoples, history, politics, economy, environmental issues and sustainability initiatives, local crime and violence, security issues, natural hazards and emergency management, culture and lifestyle, pop culture, and the future. Inset boxes entitled "Life in the City" include interviews with those who have lived in Tokyo as well as those who have traveled to the city, allowing readers to get a better idea of what daily life is like in this global megacity. A chronology, sidebars, and bibliography complete the text. The perfect one-stop resource for high school and undergraduate students, this volume is also suited to general readers interested in learning more about Tokyo and its role as a global city.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Tokyo: Geography, History, and Culture (Contemporary World Cities). To get started finding Tokyo: Geography, History, and Culture (Contemporary World Cities), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Tokyo has endured and moved beyond horrible disasters in the twentieth century, first an earthquake in 1923 and later the events that unfolded during World War II, to grow into one of one of the most populated cities in the world. This volume examines Tokyo's history, politics, culture, and more.Narrative chapters cover a wide breadth of topics, including Tokyo's location and geography, peoples, history, politics, economy, environmental issues and sustainability initiatives, local crime and violence, security issues, natural hazards and emergency management, culture and lifestyle, pop culture, and the future. Inset boxes entitled "Life in the City" include interviews with those who have lived in Tokyo as well as those who have traveled to the city, allowing readers to get a better idea of what daily life is like in this global megacity. A chronology, sidebars, and bibliography complete the text. The perfect one-stop resource for high school and undergraduate students, this volume is also suited to general readers interested in learning more about Tokyo and its role as a global city.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Tokyo: Geography, History, and Culture (Contemporary World Cities). To get started finding Tokyo: Geography, History, and Culture (Contemporary World Cities), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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