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.
Next in this series:Now available separately,
Japanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations is a fascinating journey through Japan's rich cultural history.
| Format |
Häftad |
| Omfång |
280 sidor |
| Språk |
Engelska |
| Förlag |
Tuttle Publishing |
| Utgivningsdatum |
2002-03-15 |
| ISBN |
9780804832953 |
