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The Japanese Mind
Roger J. Davies
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Description for The Japanese Mind
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; GTB; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 142 x 19. Weight in Grams: 278.
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 anyone—business people, travelers, or students—perfect for course adoption, but also for anyone interested in Japanese culture.
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Now available separately, Japanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations is a fascinating journey through Japan's rich cultural history. Show Less
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:
- 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 ... Read more
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 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. Show Less
Product Details
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing United States
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
Weight
269g
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
Boston, United States
ISBN
9780804832953
SKU
V9780804832953
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About Roger J. Davies
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. Osamu Ikeno holds master's degrees in linguistics and ESL from Kobe University and the University of Hawaii. He is Associate Professor of English Education in the Faculty ... Read more
Reviews for The Japanese Mind
"When I first saw The Japanese Mind, I assumed it would be similar to Takeo Doi's The Anatomy of Dependence. They're actually quite different. Doi's book focuses on the Japanese concept of emotional dependence, but The Japanese Mind gives an on-the-ground view of a wide range of topics in a way that would be more useful to newcomers who are ... Read more