あらすじ
How are macro population structures linked to the value systems of local communities? In this book, the author explores this question using innovative methods of demographic anthropology that combine qualitative and quantitative approaches to the cases of Thailand and Japan.
マクロな人口動態と地域社会の価値体系がどのように結びついているのか。タイと日本の事例への、定性的・定量的アプローチを組み合わせた人口人類学の革新的な方法から探究する。（本文英語）
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
INTRODUCTION
Aims of this Book
A Contribution to Demographic Anthropology
Chapter 1 THE SOCIAL CONTEXTS OF LOW FERTILITY
The Case of Thailand: Population Aging and Elderly Care
The Case of Japan: Sexuality and Reproduction
Chapter 2 METHODOLOGICAL CHALLENGES: CAPTURING LARGE POPULATIONS, QUANTITATIVELY AND QUALITATIVELY
Data Collection in Bangkok: Statistical Considerations and Ethnographic Approach
Data Collection in Tokyo and Other Parts of Japan: Exploring Alternative Methods
Chapter 3 LIVING ARRANGEMENTS OF ELDERLY PEOPLE IN BANGKOK: THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A BUN KHUN -MINDED CHILD
Traditional Old-age Co-residence
Determinants of Living Arrangements: Quantitative Results
Ethnographic Insights: Qualitative Results
Conclusions
Chapter 4 SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE BEHAVIOR AMONG SINGLE MALES IN JAPAN
Meaning of Sexual Activities: Social Sexuality and Solo Sexuality
Dating Relationships and Reproductive Future with the Girlfriend
Conclusions
Chapter 5 CONCLUSIONS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX
