The Japanese Mind: Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture

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THE JAPANESE MIND offers readers a fascinating overview of contemporary Japanese culture. The twenty-eight essays offers an informative, accessible look at the values, attitudes, behavior patterns, and communication styles of modern Japan - from the unique perspective of the Japanese themselves.

The book includes in-depth discussions of each key concepts as:

• BUSHIDO - the way of the warrior
• DANJO KANKEI - relations between men and women
• SEMPAI-KOHAI - seniority rules in Japanese relations
• SUDAN ISHIKI - group consciousness
• WABI-SABI - simplicity and elegance as ideals of beauty

Clearly written, and filled with examples taken from contemporary life, the essays in The Japanese Mind explain many of the most complicated aspects of Japanese culture clearly and authoritatively. They provide an invaluable resource for classes studying Japan; for travelers, tourists or Westerners living in Japan who are interested in a closer look at Japanese culture; and for inspiring discussion among Japanese readers, who will find the analyses of their culture thought provoking and sometimes controversial.For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego. (pcrdist) (instock)