The Japanese Mind
Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture
Roger J. Davies, Osamu Ikeno
ISBN: | 9780804832953 |
Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing |
Published: | 31 March, 2002 |
Format: | Paperback |
Language: | English |
Links | Australian Libraries (Trove) |
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The Japanese Mind
Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture
Roger J. Davies, Osamu Ikeno
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 really makes the Japanese, and their society, tick. Among the topics explored: aimai (ambiguity), amae (dependence upon othersÆ benevolence), amakudari (the nationÆs descent from heaven), chinmoku (silence in communication), gambari (perseverence), giri (social obligation), haragei (literally, ôbelly artö; 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. 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.
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