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Kerry Smith, "Predicting Disasters: Earthquakes, Scientists, and Uncertainty in Modern Japan" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2024)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Exploring Wealth and Inequality in Modern Japan

This chapter celebrates the completion of a significant book project while introducing an ambitious new endeavor focused on the concept of wealth in modern Japan. It explores how wealth is defined, measured, and discussed, particularly concerning inequality, highlighting the challenges and excitement of this evolving research project.

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