In this paper we analyse representations of the Japanese salaryman and Japanese organization in Japanese manga, or graphic novels, during the turbulent decades from the mid-1980s to the present day. We argue that manga presents salarymen protagonists in a sympathetic yet not uncritical light,...

Female empowerment is a prerequisite for a just and sustainable developed society. Being the most developed non-western country, Japan offers an instructive window onto concerns about gender worldwide. Although overall gender equality is advancing in Japan, difficulties remain, especially in...

Introduction to critical perspectives on the management and organisation of emergency services -- Part 1 -- Emergency services architecture: JESIP and interoperability -- History of the UK paramedic profession -- Personal reflections on fire and rescue service incident command -- Quo Vadis:...