Japanese Mind Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture
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Erscheinungsdatum
14.06.2011
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Tuttle PublishingSeitenzahl
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Englisch
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9781462900510
In The Japanese Mind, Roger Davies offers Westerners an insightful guide to understanding the unique aspects of Japanese culture.
Readers of this book will develop a comprehensive grasp of Japanese society and the core values that remain at its foundation.
Among the topics explored are:
With discussion topics and questions after each chapter, this book is an easy-to-use introduction to the distinguishing characteristics of Japanese society; an invaluable resource for anyonebusiness people, travelers, or studentsperfect for course adoption, but also for anyone interested in Japanese culture.
Next in this series:
Now available separately, Japanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations is a fascinating journey through Japan's rich cultural history.
Readers of this book will develop a comprehensive grasp of Japanese society and the core values that remain at its foundation.
Among the topics explored are:
- aimai (ambiguity), amae (dependence upon others' benevolence), and amakudari (the nation's descent from heaven)
- chinmoku (silence in communication), gambari (perseverance), and giri (social obligation)
- haragei (literally, "belly art"; implicit, unspoken communication), kenkyo (the appearance of modesty), and sempai-kohai (seniority)
- wabi-sabi (simplicity and elegance), and zoto (gift giving)
- As well as discussions of child-rearing, personal space, and the roles of women in Japanese society.
With discussion topics and questions after each chapter, this book is an easy-to-use introduction to the distinguishing characteristics of Japanese society; an invaluable resource for anyonebusiness people, travelers, or studentsperfect for course adoption, but also for anyone interested in Japanese culture.
Next in this series:
Now available separately, Japanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations is a fascinating journey through Japan's rich cultural history.
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