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Japanese Mind
Roger J. Davies
Osamu Ikeno
其他書名
Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture
出版
Tuttle Publishing
, 2011-06-14
主題
Social Science / Ethnic Studies / American / Asian American & Pacific Islander Studies
Social Science / Anthropology / Cultural & Social
Business & Economics / Business Etiquette
Travel / Asia / East / Japan
Travel / Special Interest / Business
ISBN
1462900518
9781462900510
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=rADRAgAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋
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.