- Professor of Japanese Studies, Monash University
Carolyn holds degrees in socio-cultural anthropology from Harvard and Columbia Universities. She teaches and conducts research on a variety of topics concerning contemporary Japanese society, including popular culture and consumption, and social problems in Japan.
Experience
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2012–presentProfessor of Japanese Studies, Monash University
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2012–presentDirector of the Japanese Studies Centre, Monash University
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1994–2012Associate Professor, University of Melbourne
Education
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1995Columbia University, PhD
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1986Harvard University, AB magna cum laude
Publications
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2013Disability in Japan, Routledge
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2008Japanese Popular Culture: culture, authenticity and power, Routledge
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1997On the Margins of Japanese Society, Routledge
Grants and Contracts
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2013Sonic Practice in Japan
- Role:
- Chief Investigator
- Funding Source:
- Australian Research Council
Research Areas
- Social And Cultural Anthropology (160104)
- Asian Cultural Studies (200202)
Contact Carolyn for
- General
- Media request
- Speaking request
- Consulting / Advising
- Research collaboration
- Research supervision
- Location: Melbourne, VIC
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