Help (Not) Wanted

Michael Strausz is Associate Professor of Political Science at Texas Christian University.

"Help (Not) Wanted provides some historical background, rich macrolevel data, and a coherent analysis. It makes a fine appetizer for students setting out to acquaint themselves with international migration to Japan, the various behind-the-scenes entanglements of the current policy output, and the overall question of how policy making in Japan works." — Monumenta Nipponica

"…a well-written book that addresses an important and timely issue. Strausz's original argument and research make it an interesting read to scholars from political science, Japanese studies and migration studies. The accessibility of this book also makes it fantastic for use in an undergraduate course in Japanese society or politics." — Journal of Contemporary Asia

"Help (Not) Wanted contributes greatly to the field of Japanese politics and immigration policies. Not only does the book fill a gap in the English speaking literature, but it also discusses many scholarly works on immigration policy beyond the Japanese case. It will be a standard for advanced courses on immigration politics and makes for a good addition to the literature on contemporary Japanese politics, especially party politics, public opinion, and elections." — Daniel Kremers, German Institute for Japanese Studies