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| Publisher | Tuttle Publishing |
| ISBN 13 | 9780804832953 |
| ISBN 10 | 0804832951 |
| Book Subtitle | Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture |
| Book Description | In The Japanese Mind, Roger Davies offers Westerners an invaluable key to the unique aspects of Japanese culture. Readers of this book will gain a clear understanding of what makes the Japanese, and their society, tick. Among the topics explored: aimai (ambiguity), amae (dependence upon others' benevolence), amakudari (the nation's descent from heaven), chinmoku (silence in communication), gambari (perseverance), giri (social obligation), haragei (literally, belly art; implicit, unspoken communication), kenkyo (the appearance of modesty), 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. It includes discussion topics and questions after each chapter. All in all, this book is an easy-to-use introduction to the distinguishing characteristics of Japanese society; an invaluable resource for anyone-business people, travelers, or students-perfect for course adoption, but also for anyone interested in Japanese culture. |
| About the Author | Roger Davies holds a Ph. D. from the University of Wales, Bangor, and is currently Professor of Applied Linguistics and Academic Director of the English Education Center at Ehime University in Matsuyama, Japan. |
| Language | English |
| Author | Roger J. Davies, Osamu Ikeno |
| Publication Date | 15-Mar-02 |
| Number of Pages | 280 |
The Japanese Mind: Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture Paperback English by Roger J. Davies - 15-Mar-02
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