Global Citizens (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780199240395)

This work is an intriguing study of the Soka Gakkai Buddhist movement--which was founded in 1930 in Japan, spread rapidly after WWII, and has since developed a worldwide following. It provides an overview of the historical importance of the movement as an educational reform society, its development into a sect of Nichiren Buddhism, its success among people living in urban industrial environments, and Soka Gakkai's response to the surrounding social and cultural environment. For example, it provides important details of Soka Gakkai's entry into Japanese politics, including up-to-date information on the relationship between the Komeito (the political party founded by the Soka Gakkai) and the Liberal Democratic Party (its historical opponent in Japanese politics and present partner in the ruling coalition). The book then documents the spread of Soka Gakkai Buddhism to North and South America, Europe, and other Asian countries.

Author: David Machacek
ISBN-10: 0199240396
ISBN-13: 9780199240395
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2001
Pages: 456
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.61lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.19d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 02/01/2002 pg. 1062