Books etc

We have divided sociology into 14 major areas and compiled an easy-to-understand textbook for beginning students.

The department has compiled examples of education in which students have gone to communities and worked with local residents on projects.

The event called "Sagicho," in which long bamboos are assembled and stood up to burn New Year's decorations, is still practiced in many parts of Japan. In Ritto City, Shiga Prefecture, a survey of the life histories of individuals and a questionnaire survey of all 123 community associations were conducted, and the meaning and role of sagicho are discussed from the perspective of sociology, making use of knowledge from folklore.

Participatory government is a global trend. This paper reveals participatory government in the Philippines from the case of Quezon City, showing that intermediary organizations such as NGOs and People's Organizations complement the institutionalized participation of residents as stipulated by law, thus connecting residents and politics.

An organization is not meaningful only in achieving its individual objectives. In particular, if an organization contributes to the sustainability of people's livelihoods, i.e., the sustainability of the community, it can be highly valued, even if the means become the end. This is illustrated by the case studies of community-based organizations in the Philippines and Nepal.

How can we continue to live together better? After discussing the foundations of conviviality, such as economics, religion, and sustainability, this study will clarify how conviviality can be practiced in local communities and in various other settings.