Abstract

Develop Your Critical Thinking and Insight into Society with 100 Essential Keywords You Should Know

You've probably heard, "Read the newspaper!"—advice often given to students, job seekers, and even those already in the workforce. Keeping up with daily news and newspapers can be overwhelming. Furthermore, without asking questions like "What does that mean?" "Why?" and "What specifically does it mean?", you're likely to end up with only fragmented, quiz-like knowledge.

This book, compiled by a group of University of Tokyo students, presents 100 essential keywords for understanding current events and future trends, and teaches you how to interpret the news. It helps you grasp the basics, understand the context, and delve deeper with diagrams and maps that explain "why" and "how." This book is perfect not only for busy professionals but also for job seekers and those preparing for certification exams, helping you acquire the "true knowledge" needed to discern the essence of problems in an uncertain world.


[Main Keywords Covered]

●International Society and Economy
Russia's invasion of Ukraine / US Presidential Election / Global South / Palestinian Issue / Climate Crisis / Green Transformation / EU / Summit / SDGs / Refugees / Belt and Road Initiative / Nuclear Disarmament / Taiwan Situation / India, etc.

●Culture and Technology
Generative AI / Cryptocurrency / Metaverse / Shinkansen Extension / Osaka Expo / Nobel Prize, etc.

●Society and Others
COVID-19 / LGBTQ / Gender Gap / Disaster Resilience / Paris Olympics / Young Carers

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