John A. McKinstry

Professor of Sociology
Office: 47-12Q
Phone: (805) 756-2097
E-Mail: jmckinst@calpoly.edu

A.B., University of California, Los Angeles (1961)
A.M., University of Southern California (1963)
Ph.D., University of Southern California (1970)
Research Interests:

Together with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching over a wide range of general topics in sociology, for many years Dr. McKinstry has had a special interest in Asia, and particularly in modern Japan. He has long been considered one of Cal Poly's leading experts on Japan, and being both fluent and literate in the Japanese language, is often consulted in matters concerning that society. Students interested in Japan are encouraged to visit Dr. McKinstry during his office hours in regards to class work or interest in visiting or working in Japan.

Dr. McKinstry lived in Japan for several years and taught at three separate Japanese universities, including Waseda University and Kyushu National University, both considered to be among Japan's top institutions. He has also served as Resident Director for the CSU International Program in Japan, a one year study program for CSU students headquartered in Tokyo.
Courses:
Sociology 105 - Introduction to Sociology
Sociology 315 - Race and Ethnic Relations
Sociology 330 - Social Change
Sociology 350 - Social Orangization of Modern Japan
Humanities 310: - Japanese Culture and Society

Recent Publications:
Jinsei Annai, Glimpses of Japan Through a Popular Advice Column. M.E. Sharpe. 1991. (co-authored with Asako McKinstry)
Who Rules Japan, The Inner Circles of Economic and Political Power. Praeger. 1995. (co-authored with Harold Kerbo)

"Fortunetelling in Japan." Manqajin, May, 1995. (article)

Compatative Cultures: Japan, McGraw-Hill, 1997 (co-authored with Harold Kerbo)