INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS
1. Student's full name: NGUYEN VIET THI 2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: January 28, 1986
4. Place of birth: Quang Ninh
5. Decision No. 1528/QD-XHNV-KH&SDH dated October 14, 2009, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing the student.
6. Changes in the training process:
(Note the types of changes and the corresponding times)
7. Thesis Title: Japan's Solutions to the Minamata Environmental Disease in Kumamoto Prefecture from the 1950s to the 1980s
8. Major: Asian Studies Code: 60 31 50
9. Scientific supervisor: Dr. Phan Hai Linh, Department of Oriental Studies,
University of Social Sciences and Humanities
10. Summary of the thesis results:
The main purpose of this thesis is to research and present the policies and measures of the Japanese government in addressing Minamata disease. This disease is caused by consuming large quantities of fish and shellfish heavily contaminated with organic mercury, which damages the nervous system, primarily the central nervous system, causing excruciating pain, frequent seizures, blindness, deafness, dementia, paralysis, and even death. This terrible disease was first discovered in 1956 in Minamata City, Kumamoto Prefecture, and terrified the entire country of Japan in the 1960s and 1970s due to its causes and destructive effects. In 1968, after the official conclusion that the cause of the illness was untreated mercury-contaminated wastewater from the Chisso factory being discharged directly into Minamata Bay, polluting the water environment, the Japanese government implemented very thorough measures to address the consequences and rebuild Minamata city. This serves as a valuable lesson for other countries in dealing with environmental issues.
The main content of the thesis is presented in 3 chapters. Specifically:
Chapter 1This section outlines some key aspects of the Japanese economy during its "miracle" growth period from 1953 to 1972. The Chisso Corporation played a significant role in economic development, but its excessive focus on economic growth led to a neglect of environmental protection, resulting in the emergence of Minamata disease.
Chapter 2It systematically presents information about Minamata disease, from its causes and the suffering and heavy losses endured by patients to the lawsuits related to this issue.
Chapter 3This section introduces Japan's policies and measures to address the Minamata disaster and rebuild Minamata city into an attractive eco-tourism destination. Some lessons learned for Vietnam in environmental protection are also presented here.
11. Practical applications: (if any)
12. Future research directions: (if any)
13. Published works related to the thesis:
INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name: NGUYEN VIET THI................... 2. Sex: Female...................................................
3. Date of birth: January 28, 1986 ......................... 4. Place of birth: Quang Ninh............
5. Admission decision number: 15/QD-XHNV-KH&SDH Dated: October 14, 2009
6. Changes in academic process: .........................................................................................
(List the forms of change and corresponding times)
7. Official thesis title:Japanese solution for Minamata disease in Kumamoto Prefecture since 1950s to 1980s......................................................................................................................................
8. Major: Asian Study............................................ 9. Code: 60 31 50...................................
10. Supervisors: Dr. Phan Hai Linh, Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities...................................................................................................................
(Full name, academic title and degree)
11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:
The main purpose of this thesis is to study and present the policy measures taken by Japanese government to solve Minamata disease. This disease occurs when people eat a large quantity of fish and shellfish polluted by organic mercury and it destroys the nervous system, mainly the central nervous system. The patient was in pain, frequent seizures, blindness, deafness, dementia, paralysis and even death. This horrible disease was first detected in 1956 in the city of Minamata in Kumamoto Prefecture and horrified Japan in the 1960s and 1970s by its causes and damages. In 1968, the final official conclusion for the cause of the disease was the Chisso plant's direct discharge of the mercury-contaminated waste water without treatment into Minamata Bay, polluting the water environment. formation, the Japanese government provided comprehensive solutions to deal with the consequences as well as to rebuild the city of Minamata. This is useful lessons for other countries in addressing environmental issues.
The main content of the thesis is presented in three chapters.
Chapter 1 devoted to outlining some of the key features of the Japanese economy during the period of "miracle" growth from 1953 to 1972. Chisso Company had contributed significantly to economic development, but due to its strong focus on business, it overlooked the environmental protection, leading to rise to Minamata disease.
Chapter 2 presents Minamata disease in systematic way including the causes of disease, the severe loss to the patients and related litigation issues.
Chapter 3 introduces Japanese policies and measures to resolve Minamata disaster and to rebuild the city of Minamata to become an attractive environment tourist destination. Some lessons for Vietnam in environmental protection are also presented here.
12. Practical applicability, if any: .............................................................................................
13. Further research directions, if any: ................................................................................
14. Thesis-related publications: ..........................................................................................
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